- Only current Monash University students eligible
- Casual position (Approximately 15 hours per week)
- $40.79 per hour plus superannuation
- Support residents to achieve positive behaviour change
- Applications close Saturday 30 November 2024
About Us
Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.
You will join Sustainable Monash, a team passionate about fostering long-term environmental change and connecting the Monash community with positive actions that contribute to caring for and protecting our local wildlife, the environment, and one another.
About the Position
The Recycling Feedback Officer will deliver the Recycle Right Feedback Program in the vicinity of Monash University by inspecting residential recycling bins and food and garden waste bins (on the nature strip before collection), and then door knocking households to provide targeted feedback and education on the contents of the bin, and feedback on any other waste or litter issues identified.
The objective of the role is to support households directly with guidance on how to change behaviour and reduce contamination in recycling and food and garden waste bins, to reduce waste, litter and associated amenity issues, to improve the quality of material going to processors, and to support our community through face-to-face education and targeted household feedback.
About you
- Interest in achieving increased recycling, waste reduction, and reducing contamination and litter
- High level of oral and interpersonal communication skills when interacting with customers/public/employees to resolve minor issues
- Some experience in community engagement activities (desirable)
- Available to work approximately 15 hours per week, including outside of normal working hours (i.e. from 6am)
- Ability to record accurate data using an iPad
- Ability to manage time, work in pairs and accountable for own work performance
Requirement of the position
- Must be a current Monash University student
- Employee Working with Children’s Check
- Satisfactory National Police Check; and
- Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements
- Must have valid Victorian or interstate Drivers Licence
Benefits
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to:
- Vibrant health and well-being programs
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Supportive and accessible management
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Discounted gym memberships at our Recreation Facilities
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.
Applications close Saturday 30 November 2024 at 11:55pm.
Enquiries:
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Salonie Dua Modest on 0436 102 008 or at Salonie.DuaModest@monash.vic.gov.au.
Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au
We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.