Waste and Resource Recovery Education Officer

The Details:

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Waste and Resource Recovery Education Officer, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As a Waste and Resource Recovery Education Officer, you will lead the development and delivery of community education initiatives that promote waste minimisation, recycling and responsible resource management. While working closely with schools, residents, local businesses and internal teams to build awareness, drive behaviour change and support Council's strategic sustainability objectives, you will also:

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate waste and resource recovery education programs for diverse audiences. 
• Provide high‑quality customer service and respond to community enquiries regarding waste, recycling, and sustainability.
• Represent council at community events, school programs, and sustainability initiatives. 
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and community members.
• Prepare reports, communication materials, and program documentation as required.

Due to the nature of this role you will need to be willing and able to occasionally work outside normal working hours, including weekends and public holidays as required.

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About you

You will bring comprehensive knowledge and hands‑on experience in delivering waste and resource recovery education programs, supported by a strong understanding of waste minimisation strategies and the waste and resource management hierarchy. Your communication skills - written, verbal, and presentation - are a real strength, enabling you to engage confidently with diverse audiences including schools, local businesses, community groups, and residents.

You will be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using a range of digital tools to support program delivery, reporting, and community engagement. With excellent time‑management abilities, you balance competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and program outcomes.

Additionally, you will hold a Current 'C' Class Driver's Licence,

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at [email protected]. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.