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• Assist the Climate and Sustainability team deliver high quality recycling and waste services and provide advice on resource recovering and working to create a circular economy
• Full-time, 12-month role
• $70,319 - $81,985 per annum + Super

About The Role

We are currently seeking a knowledgeable and team-oriented individual to join the Climate and Sustainability team.

The Recycling and Waste Project Officer will be responsible for supporting the team to deliver high quality waste and street cleansing services.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Develop and deliver recycling and waste initiatives outlined in Council's Community Plan and Environmental Sustainability Strategy.
• Supervise waste services consultants and contractors.
• Ensure that Recycling and Waste services are delivered to service standards and contractual arrangements.
• Investigate complaints and undertake performance reviews of each contractor to guarantee contract adherence and performance.

About You

You are a customer focused individual who is great at developing rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders and maintaining cooperative relationships.

The Following Is Also Required

• An understanding of the key strategic issues of climate change, recycling and waste.
• Ability to implement project plans and undertake research.
• Degree or diploma qualification in sustainability, marketing, communications, project management or related discipline with some relevant work experience, or lesser formal qualifications with work skills and relevant experience.

Please note the preferred candidate must be willing to undergo a police records check and a Working with Children Check for the purpose of employment.

Working at Glen Eira City Council

The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the south-east metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,600 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

Employee Benefits

• Extensive Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• Corporate gym memberships

How To Apply

Please attach your resume along with a cover letter detailing your experience and how it relates to the role.

For further information please contact Jen Shin on 0418 234 966 or at jshin@gleneira.vic.gov.au .

As a Council, We Are Committed To

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation.

• Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees;
• Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQ and gender diverse people;
• Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Civic and Cultural Officer on T: 03 9524 3333 or E: MBickford@gleneira.vic.gov.au

We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.