Waste Project Support Officer
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Job no: 494877
Work type: Casual
Location: Penrith
Categories: Administration & Office Support, Waste Services
Salary: Salary commencing from $32.57 per hour plus casual loading
About us
At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that is committed to supporting flexibility and balance, ensuring safety and providing development opportunities for its employees.
Penrith is a recognised leader in sustainable waste management and we are committed to actively supporting our community to reduce waste sent to landfill through reducing, reusing, recycling and generally disposing of waste responsibly. As part of the Waste and Resource Recovery team, you will work with a team of dedicated, innovative and award winning professionals who provide waste and recycling services, waste planning and promote waste avoidance and resource recovery within our City.
This position will work in conjunction with the Administration Team and Resource Recovery Officers to promote community awareness and good practice on waste avoidance and resource recovery. The role will be required to complete accurate data entry, respond to customer enquiries over the phone and email, and provide support to the Resource Recovery Field Team. The role will also be required to assist with field work and complete research and project work as required by the Resource Recovery Manager and Resource Recovery Education Officers.
Essential criteria
- Currently completing, or recently completed, a tertiary qualification in Marketing, Science, Environment, Planning, Building Surveying, Social Sciences or relevant experience in Local Government Domestic Waste Operations or Strategy.
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
- Current Class C or Provisional Driver Licence
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in administration or project work
- Knowledge of domestic waste management in Local Government
Commencing salary: $32.57per hour, plus 25% casual loading, plus 11.5% Superannuation.
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Aisha Poole, Head of Waste & Resource Recovery, on 4732 7987.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
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