• A unique team creating an extraordinary city
• A position that’s professionally rewarding
• Full-time, 4-Year Fixed Term Contract Opportunity

About Us

From the start, the vision for Adelaide was a city of the future – one that celebrated its unique natural surrounds and structured it's footprint in a way that would allow it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

The Economic Development and Sustainability Program will support the growth of ‘place capital’ in the main streets and precincts to create a prosperous and liveable City. It will support the economic development of the City through a focus on business growth and investment, the City Experience (visitors and tourism) and international relations and lead CoA programs the Innovate Adelaide initiative. The Program will also support the city, its community and the Corporation in using resources wisely and adapting to climate change.

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Waste & Recycling Education Coordinator to join our Sustainability team supporting the Waste Project Manager to develop and deliver waste and recycling communication and educational materials. In this role you will deliver programs and projects that will increase the diversion of materials from landfill in City of Adelaide facilities and operations, as well as external services.

This is a fantastic opportunity to have a positive impact on our beautiful City!

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience with implementing community education/engagement programs in sustainable waste management.
• Experience in the provision of advice to the community on environmental sustainability issues.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in civil, science, environmental, sustainability or a related field, or commensurate demonstrated experience in lieu of formal qualifications.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Amandine Johnson on 8203 7009.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Amandine Johnson, Waste Project Manager.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by clicking Apply Now and following the prompts.

Please be advised this is a full-time, 4-Year fixed term contract opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 5 Classification commencing at $82,134 + 9.5% superannuation.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.