A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
The opportunity
We're seeking an experienced Waste Education Officer to join our Waste Services team on a contract basis until mid-October 2027.
This is an exciting time to join our team as your key focus will be on the roll out of Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) within the Port Stephens LGA. With implementation planned for mid-2027, you’ll work alongside our Waste Project Officers, supporting the community of Port Stephens through education around best waste practices and waste minimisation programs.
- This is a contract opportunity until mid-October 2027 – working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
- Base Salary Range: $73,236 to $86,085 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + motor vehicle allowance
- You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace
Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.
- Identify key stakeholders to which waste education programs should be targeted
- Coordinate the program of kerbside bin auditing and subsequent education of residents based on findings
- Influence and execute the waste education elements of the FOGO implementation plan
- Address and engage with Council, local businesses, community groups, service clubs, and other organisations regarding waste program initiatives
We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in project management, education, customer service, waste management or demonstrated equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in developing, coordinating, and implementing education programs and other initiatives to improve sustainability practices
- Effective communication skills and an ability to interact and liaise with all levels of staff and members of the community
- Experience in preparing applications for funding bodies and demonstrated success in this area
This is life at PSC!
- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
- Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
- Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
- PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
- Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
- Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
- And lots more…
Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…
- Tell us about a project where you played a key role in the implementation phase.
Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know
Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 12 July 2025
Contact: Wade Hammond, Waste Management Coordinator, on (02) 4988 0382 or 0484 852 216
For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
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