Litter Prevention and Sustainability Officer

About the role

Bathurst Regional Council is currently seeking a Litter and Sustainability Project Officer which will form part of an energetic and diverse team responsible for managing litter and sustainability projects and ensuring that residents and visitors of the Bathurst region are informed and engaged around litter and sustainability services that Council delivers.

To be successful in this role you must have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science (or currently undertaking) or equivalent qualification as well as hold a current NSW Class C Divers Licence and Working with Children Check.

Key Requirements

• Current NSW Class C Divers Licence
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science (or currently undertaking) or equivalent
• Able to comply with the requirements of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013 through the provision of a Working with Children Check clearance.
• Proven experience and knowledge in all aspects of project management
• Experience in community engagement
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel specific)
• Critical and lateral thinking skills
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision as well as ability to work as part of a team.

What we can offer

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This position requires a pre-employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

Salary : $1,411.08 to $1,482.51 per week + superannuation

Position Status : Fixed Term Full-time

Hours of work : 35 hours per week with an RDO every third week

Application closing date : Sunday, 4 May 2025, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer : Cherise Acker-Cooper - 02 6333 6544

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being aflexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplacewhere diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

We are also committed to being aChild Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia for the duration of this position to apply for this job.

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