Waste Education Officer

As the Capital City of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. Our aim is to grow our city to 55,000 residents by 2036, embed sustainability into everything we do, and facilitate a prosperous and thriving city.

The Waste Education Officer assists with developing and delivering the Waste Sustainability and Education Strategy by designing programs and communications to facilitate environmentally sustainable outcomes associated with better resource recovery and waste management practices.

The Waste Education Officer supports the City by :

• Assisting in investigating and interpreting the community's resource recovery and waste management needs in line with legislation, environmental guidelines, and the City's compliance responsibilities.
• Presenting and promoting available sustainable resource recovery and waste management programs to the City's residential and commercial groups and attend Community Group meetings.
• Raising community and stakeholder awareness related to innovative resource recovery services such as Containers For Change and FOGO (residential 3 bin system).
• Assisting in preparing and implementing waste education-related projects.

To be successful in this role you will have the knowledge and practical experience in administering the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007 (WA) and other legislation relevant to the waste industry.

Above all, you will live our values of commitment, teamwork, courage, and respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

• How to apply

Applicants may be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

• Applicants will be required to obtain a National Police History Check via the City of Perth prior to commencing employment.