Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and driving community behavioural change? A local council north of Melbourne is seeking a dynamic Waste Education Officer to lead our environmental education and waste transformation initiatives.
Waste Education Officer
Key Responsibilities
As the Waste Education Officer, you will be responsible for leading and reviewing our waste and environment education programs. Your role includes strategic planning, program development, and hands-on delivery:
Formulate a strategic program
to manage and implement waste and workplace education.
Conduct a comprehensive review
of the previous 5 years of the community education program.
Develop a new education program
for the upcoming 5-year period.
Evaluate and develop strategies,
processes, and activities to maximise uptake of waste services within the community.
Develop and foster positive relationships
with both internal and external stakeholders
Deliver presentations
to schools, kindergartens, and other interested community groups.
Write newsletters
and develop social media posts advertising waste services.
Review kerbside audit data
and respond to contamination issues.
Action bin tagging program
and contact residents.
Coordinate and liaise
with key stakeholders to deliver the program to the community and businesses.
Respond to general enquiries




regarding the program.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
Degree or equivalent qualification
in education, extension, environmental management, and/or science or similar.
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge
of education and behavioural change programs, including their development and implementation.
Sound knowledge of current Resource Recovery and Waste Management Strategies and best practice
in waste management and resource recovery.
Key Selection Criteria
Relevant qualifications and experience
.
Experience in the development and implementation of education programs
related to environmental/waste management, including working with the community.
Experience developing resources
related to the implementation of education programs and/or environmental/waste management projects or programs.
Ability to foster positive relationships
with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve win-win outcomes, including
excellent oral and written communication skills
.
Knowledge and understanding of current business practices
relating to waste and environment programs.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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📌 Waste Education Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Melbourne