Waste Projects Coordinator

Job title: Waste Projects Coordinator

Company: City of Ryde


Job description:

• Enjoy flexible work conditions with a rostered day off every three weeks
• Hybrid work environment
• Temporary 12-month role

About UsCity of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly professional and experienced Waste Projects Coordinator to join our Waste Contracts and Projects team on a temporary 12-month basis to cover parental leave. As a Project Coordinator in our Waste team, your focus will be to develop and implement Circular Economy strategies, programs and projects in accordance with Council’s Waste Management Strategy and the EPA Waste & Sustainability Improvement Program Initiative.To assist in achieving your outcomes you will develop and review the annual waste education/communication plan, implement specific circular economy communication programs for groups including schools, high schools and universities as well as using your creative skills to develop brochures and communication resources relating to the domestic waste contract.You will also assist the team in implementing a range of Waste events and projects, including coordinating Sustainability Festival and the annual Household Chemical Clean Out. In addition, you will conduct community studies, focus groups and surveys into community needs & requirements for resource recovery and prepare reports of outcomes and recommendations.This is an interesting and varied role in a committed team and is an excellent opportunity to work in a growth area of local government.About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Waste Management, Environmental Science, Circular Economy, Project Management, or equivalent technical skills and experience in resource recovery and waste management
• Strong background in developing and delivering project based work with experience in scoping projects and preparing specifications
• Proven ability to develop and implement a targeted marketing & information campaign
• Experience in coordinating and managing waste and recycling or similar programs
• Strong teamwork and relationship building skills, ideally with experience working with residents, community groups or similar
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience preparing and delivering presentations to stakeholders including community groups
• Proven report writing/written communication skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy in using MS applications, ideally including Indesign or similar design and publishing software
• Current driver’s licence

Your commencing annual salary will range from $91,245.60 to $100,370.16 + Superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.Culture & Benefits

• Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station
• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
• Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)

How to applyPlease ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.If you would like to know more, please see the or contact Elspeth Pike on 02 9952 8144 for a confidential discussion.Closing Date: Sunday 13 July 2025 at 11:30pmCity of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety

Expected salary: $91245.6 – 100370.16 per year

Location: Ryde, NSW

Job date: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:35:25 GMT

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