ABOUT BOOMERANG ALLIANCE

The Boomerang Alliance was formed in 2003 with the aim of a zero-waste society. We are a national community-based organisation advocating for waste reduction and resource recovery. Our campaign work has covered issues such as beverage and plastic bag litter, toxic tyres, electronic waste, plastic packaging, and circular economics. Our network includes 55 national and state environment groups and many community organisations.

A key current focus is on litter, particularly plastic pollution. Previously our aim has been the introduction of container deposit schemes for beverage containers in each state, and the phase-out of single-use plastic bags. With the implementation of these now in most Australian states and territories, Boomerang Alliance has been addressing other single-use, fossil-fuel based plastics commonly found in the waste and litter stream, including being actively involved in single-use plastic bans in several states.

PLASTIC FREE PLACES

Boomerang Alliance’s Plastic Free Places (PFP) program was established in 2018 as a community-focused program to promote the switch from single-use, disposable plastic takeaway products to better practices and alternatives.

Utilising extensive experience gained through over 20 PFP projects across seven states & territories, the program directly engages with food retailers and other identified sectors to facilitate the transition away from key single-use plastic food service items. The combined impact across all our programs is over 23 million pieces of single-use plastic eliminated.

To learn more about how our programs operate, visit here.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Boomerang Alliance is currently operating a PFP program in Tasmania. This role will initially be to engage with identified food retailers, facilities and events to improve their plastic-free practices. Over time, this scope may be expanded.

The Coordinator will be employed for 16 hours per week on a 52-week contract to deliver on the goals of the program, with the possibility of a contract extension. The position is home-based and flexible with days and hours, but does require on-ground engagement with identified sectors, so the majority should be conducted Mon-Fri to fit in with suitable hours for business engagement. Some weekend work may very occasionally be requested.

The role will be centred in and around Hobart, so the coordinator will need to live within reasonable driving distance (45 mins) of Hobart. The applicant will need access to a vehicle, computer and phone to perform the requirements of the role. Allowances for phone + fuel are provided.

The base rate is $38.60 an hour + 11% SGC superannuation, personal/carers leave entitlements, annual leave & loading, paid fortnightly.

The position will commence in September 2023. All training and on-going support will be provided.

With support from the BA National team, the Coordinator will focus on the implementation of the project, with specific tasks including but not limited to:

• On-ground (face-to-face) engagement with food retailers, events, and any other identified sectors.
• Media and public spokesperson representation of the project where required.
• Liaison with the PFP Program Manager and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are being met.
• Content management of member database.
• Data collection.

The coordinator will report to the PFP Program Manager, who is responsible for overseeing the program.

All training and on-going support will be provided.

Note: this role requires someone comfortable with a flexible working environment and team support delivered remotely.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience engaging with a range of stakeholders (business and government stakeholder experience highly regarded).
• An interest in waste and plastic pollution issues.

Desirable

• A bachelor’s degree qualification, preferably related to an environment or communications field.
• Experience within the food retail / hospitality sector (management experience would be highly regarded).
• Knowledge of the issues surrounding waste, recycling and plastic pollution.
• Proficiency with social media.

If you have any questions, please direct them to [email protected] using the subject line: Plastic Free Community Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please Note: Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. That is, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work on an ongoing basis.