Waste Education Officer

• Band 5 ($69,616 - $80,372)
• Temporary Part-time (12 months/.6 eft)
• Flexible working arrangements available

About The Role

This role will develop, implement, monitor and evaluate education and engagement activities that promote a culture of recycling and waste minimisation to the community of Horsham Rural City Council in accordance with the requirements of the State Government's Recycling Victoria Household Education and Behaviour Change Program.

About You

A qualification in and/or demonstrated understanding of engagement and community education practice is desired. Prior education or experience in sustainability/recycling promotion and education preferred.

About Us

Horsham Rural City Council is a vibrant municipality located approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The majority of its 19,880 residents are located in Horsham, a hub for health care, niche retail, education and schooling, community services, arts, sports and culture.

The region is a significant producer of dryland, broad-acre cereals and agriculture is one of the region's main industries. There is an abundance of wide open space, small populations and diverse natural assets, including recreational lakes, wetlands, the Wimmera River, Mount Arapiles and nearby Grampians National Park.

Applications

Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) and a current resume. For more information, please see the Position Description.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Manager Governance & Information, Kerrie Bell on 0429 459 906

Condition of Employment: You must have received or be willing to receive the COVID 19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered; be willing to show proof of vaccination; or be willing to prove exemption from vaccination requirements for medical reasons.