About the role
In this role, you will deliver engaging community education programs and behaviour change initiatives that encourage waste reduction, recycling and sustainable resource recovery. You'll work closely with residents through the kerbside bin inspection program, develop educational materials and campaigns, deliver community events, analyse program data, and provide outstanding customer service to help create a more sustainable Greater Geelong.

Work type: Permanent Full-time (Part-time considered)
Classification: Band 6 - 98,633 pa plus super pro rata

Key responsibilities include:

• Communicate with and engage residents, community and other relevant stakeholders to promote correct and sustainable use of their waste services.
• Interpret data and craft reports regarding community needs and behaviours to inform project design, implementation and review.   
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture, by supporting change activities and actively collaborating with team members to achieve high levels of productivity.
• Contribute to development, implementation and reporting of team plans, policies and strategies.
• Execute, monitor, and report on work progress against plans and budgets to ensure timely delivery in line with the relevant regulations and policies.
• Support routine problem-solving and continuous improvement activities by identifying and addressing gaps and inefficiencies to minimise financial waste. 

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant qualification in Communications, Education, Social Sciences, Behaviour Change and/or significant professional experience in a comparable organisation.  You'll also be organised, customer focused and confident designing and delivering education programs, campaigns and community initiatives.

Essential:

• Demonstrated people and customer service skills to support, influence, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
• Highly developed writing and speaking skills.
• Demonstrated experience in campaign design, delivery and/or policy development.
• Experience in planning and delivering education programs, training and community events.
• Good problem solving and stakeholder management skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve task outcomes.
• Well-developed planning and time management ability.
• Current Victorian Driver’s licence.
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee).
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Claire Matthews | Team Leader Community Engagement | Claire.Matthews@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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