• Join a proactive team to create a sustainable, cleaner & safer community
• Create change with a supportive team and future focussed organisation
• Flexibility to work during school hours over 3 days
• Salary from $85,234 to 91,885 p.a. pro rata plus 11% Superannuation (Grade H/ Professional)
• Part Time – 14 Hours per Week

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sustainability and Waste Education Officer to join our team at Willoughby City Council!

About us

When you join Willoughby City Council you join a close-knit team with a big impact. We are dynamic, diverse and future-focused. We value team players who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get the job done. We serve the community and make it our job to make people’s lives better. It’s all in a day’s work.

You’ll have the freedom to grow in your career alongside likeminded people who will support you every step of the way. You’ll be part of our transformation as a Council and shape the future for the residents of Willoughby. And you’ll do it all from a thriving hub in Sydney, in the culturally-rich area we are so proud to call home.

About you

You’re looking for a role with purpose, one where you can make a meaningful difference. You have so much to offer. And we can see that. As much as you bring to the table, we provide you with the support you need to accelerate your career growth.

We are constantly evolving… and that change brings with it new directions, skillsets and thinking for you to embrace. Through collaboration and projects across the organisation, you will have incredible opportunities come your way. How far you take them, well, that’s in your hands.

In the Planning & Infrastructure team, you will be responsible for managing a broad range of requests and processes supporting initial ideas through to final delivery. You’ll need to be proactive and a strong communicator. You’ll value teamwork, consistency and openness to change.

At the end of the day, you’ll know that you are making a difference. The work you do is valued, both within Council and by the community. Making a tangible meaningful contribution is what you’ve been searching for. And you’ve found it at Willoughby City Council.

About the role

The Sustainability and Waste Education Officer engages the community in action for living sustainable lifestyle practices, avoiding waste and reducing their carbon emission footprint. The programs and workshops are communicated and encouraged through the Live Well in Willoughby program.

The Environmental Education Team delivers a range of education programs to schools, businesses, the community and Council staff in relation to the environment, sustainability, waste and reducing the community’s carbon emission footprint to get to net zero.

Be part of a wider dynamic team that reaches for the same goals within the Environment Unit including Environmental Education, Resilience, Sustainability Projects, Resource Recovery and Bushland.

Ideally the candidate will have capacity to work the 14 hours over three days. Could suit an individual who wants to work during school hours.

Requirements

• Proven experience in researching, develop and delivering educational programs, ideally on sustainability topics.
• Outstanding writing skills and excellent attention to detail in proof-reading and editing.
• Excellent multi-tasking and organisational skills including the ability to set priorities, undertake effective problem solving to reach solutions and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong presentation and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to distil information from a variety of sources into a compelling message for a range of audiences.
• Solid experience in creating engaging and targeted content for website, e-newsletters, annual reports, social posts, event management tools and other digital assets.
• Willingness to work after hours and on weekends as required for workshops and events.

Please note being fully vaccinated for Covid-19 is a requirement prior to commencement of employment with Willoughby City Council, except where a medical contraindication certificate is provided.

Successful candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.

A position description is attached.