Circular Economy Education Officer

CIRCULAR ECONOMY EDUCATION OFFICER

You will have the opportunity to make a positive difference and be proud of the future we are creating for our community. Join us, and our Mission of making the most of today, to create opportunities for tomorrow.

We are set up for flexibility – compressed work week or remote working

Salary Range is $81,000 – $93,000 + super

New Industrial Agreement 2024 payrises July 25,26

About Us

As the third fastest growing local government in WA, our community is changing. Sure there is an increase in number of people who are lucky enough to live, work or play here. But beyond the numbers, we recognise that how we do things needs to keep pace with community expectations.

We have worked with our community to develop aspirational targets and need your help to make this come true.

We need a Circular Economy Education Officer who can partner with our amazing team and work with our stakeholders to achieve great things.

What You Will Be Working On

• Developing, implementing and reviewing engaging waste education and community awareness programs that support the City’s sustainability goals.
• Promoting innovative Circular Economy and resource recovery initiatives across the community and within the organisation.
• Creating educational content, materials, and campaigns that align with legislation, council policies, and community expectations.
• Designing and delivering creative programs and projects that encourage waste avoidance and minimisation.
• Managing the end-to-end delivery of community programs and environmental projects, ensuring alignment with the City’s strategic priorities.
• Engaging with schools, community groups, and stakeholders to foster participation and partnership in sustainability initiatives.
• Analysing data and trends to inform project planning, business case development, and the measurement of project success.
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental best practices are embedded in all project planning and delivery.
  
  

About You

• You’re passionate about sustainability, education, and creating meaningful change within your community.
• You have experience delivering community education or engagement programs, ideally in waste minimisation, sustainability, or environmental science.
• You understand circular economy principles and are confident developing projects that align with resource recovery goals.
• You’re a clear communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills – equally comfortable presenting to schools or consulting with internal teams.
• You can manage multiple projects from concept to delivery and know how to measure impact and outcomes.
• You’re proactive, creative and solutions-focused, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• You hold (or can obtain) a Working with Children Check and a National Police Certificate. A current C Class Driver’s Licence is also essential.
• A relevant qualification in Education, Sustainability or Environmental Science is desirable but not required.
  
  

What It Is Like Working Here

We are a values led organisation guided by our belief that we:

• Care
• Are Better, Together
• Learn & Grow
• Seize Today, Shape Tomorrow
  
  

Joining our team means embracing a culture where we look after ourselves, and each other. We actively listen and give and receive constructive feedback. We build and strengthen resilience, in ourselves, in our organisation, and in the community. We are mindful of our impacts and encouraged to make responsible and sustainable decisions.

Other benefits include:

• We are set up for flexibility – we can compress your working week into a shorter period (9-day fortnight or 19 day month) and support remote working where we can
• We are set up to improve your Wellbeing – Free membership to Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre, offering access to gym, pool, sauna, group classes as well as a annual calendar of Wellbeing events.
• If you put in extra super, we will match it (up to a maximum of 15%) which will help secure your financial future.
• Study Assistance where the City of Armadale supports its tenured employees to undertake a course of part-time study that will help with their own professional development.
• Novated Lease opportunities.
• Flexible leave policies and additional days off.
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave.
  
  

How to Apply:

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now via our Careers page at Armadale Careers. Attach your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit. Need help with your application? Call us at 9394 5617 or email [email protected].

Apply soon! We’re reviewing applications as they come in, and the position may close earlier than expected.

Join Us in Making a Difference

The City of Armadale is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and those from different cultural backgrounds, to apply.

We are also dedicated to upholding the highest standards of child safety. In alignment with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, we ensure our recruitment practices include thorough background checks, training, and ongoing education for all employees and volunteers who interact with children. Our goal is to foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all children and young people in our community.