We are inspiring the community, industry and government to realise a future where waste is a valuable resource.

Who we are:

Exchange for Change is the proud coordinator of the NSW container deposit scheme, Return and Earn and the ACT Container Deposit Scheme, with a vision to deliver Australia’s leading product stewardship programs through our expertise, strong partnerships, and passion.

We are proud to be a trusted partner that collaborates with the government, the beverage and waste industries and the community to coordinate these Schemes, which make a difference to the lives of people by realising environmental, social and economic benefits.

Benefits of working with us:

- We make a real positive impact on the environment

- We’re a values-led organisation with a supportive, friendly team culture - proudly recognised as a Great Place to Work®

- Enjoy the benefits of a flexible-first workplace allowing you to balance productive remote work with meaningful in-person collaboration

- Opportunities for ongoing personal development and progression

- Premium membership to the GO1 learning platform, which provides excellent learning and development courses.

- Access to a range of employee discounts and rewards, including cinema tickets, Endota, Uber, Woolworths, and many more.

- Complimentary access to a fully equipped on-site gym, fitness classes, and pool
- A focus on employee wellbeing and organisational and team psychological safety

- Our team is talented, sociable, hardworking and diverse. Employee wellbeing, team events and fun activities are scheduled regularly, and you’ll find people at all levels friendly and supportive.

The Opportunity:





We're looking for an enthusiastic and people-focused People & Culture Officer to join our team and help deliver a positive employee experience across the full employee lifecycle.

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day people operations, contributing to employee engagement initiatives, coordinating learning and development activities, and ensuring our people processes are efficient, compliant and aligned with our values.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, has strong attention to detail, and is passionate about creating a workplace where people can thrive.

What you'll do day to day:

- Provide administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding and employee movements

- Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems and documentation

- Support recruitment activities, including job advertisements, interview coordination and candidate communication

- Assist with the delivery of employee engagement, wellbeing and recognition initiatives

- Coordinate learning and development programs, training sessions and events

- Support managers and employees with People & Culture policies, processes and general enquiries

- Prepare reports, workforce metrics and people-related documentation





- Assist with performance review, remuneration and talent management processes

- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the employee experience

- Support compliance with employment legislation, workplace policies and organisational procedures

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related discipline

- 2-4 years' experience in a Human Resources or People & Culture role

- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- High attention to detail and strong administration capabilities

- Experience working with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications
- A collaborative approach and ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organisation
- A proactive mindset with a genuine passion for supporting people and workplace culture

Apply now to make a real impact to the environment and be part of a high-performing, purpose-driven workplace!

Exchange for Change is committed to fostering a workplace culture that is safe and accessible for all. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications regardless of cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity. We strive to build a team-oriented, inclusive workplace that is representative of the communities we work and live in. All applications received are treated with complete confidentiality.

We appreciate your interest - please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 People and Culture Officer (Rhodes)
🏢 Exchange for Change
📍 Rhodes