Fixed Term, Full Time Maternity Leave Backfill - ending Feb 2027 19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice! About Us The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure. Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed. The Role Make a difference in our community! The Waste Avoidance Project Officer is responsible for the planning and implementation of general and targeted waste and resource recovery programs and projects. The role will support City of Whittlesea residents and businesses to be well educated and informed on waste minimisation, contamination reduction and resource recovery, through a range of digital and published media, Council’s Bin Inspection Program and in-person community education events. The role responds to strategic and statutory planning referrals to ensure current and future residents and businesses have access to high quality waste and resource recovery services. The Waste Avoidance Project Officer is responsible for investigating and resolving complaints relating to the daily waste and resource recovery operations. About you You will have demonstrated knowledge of waste diversion, strategic and statutory planning processes that relate to waste and recovery services and waste education. You will have the ability to communicate clearly and respectufully with a range of stakeholders and solve problems relating to the waste service. You are a colloborative and reliable team member who can gain commitment and cooperation from others, resolving conflict and issues. If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply! nrmjobs.com.au/job/20028094
