Waste Education Officer - Casual Pool
- Ready to Make a Difference? Join Us for an 8-Week Adventure!
- Training Provided!
- Commencing end of January 2026!
- One of the fastest-growing Local Governments in Australia
Escape the congestion of city life and enjoy the welcoming, family-friendly lifestyle of Mundijong.
If you're passionate about sustainability and want to make a real difference in your community, this is your chance to help shape the future of our rapidly growing Shire.
Why Join "The Shire"?
At the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, our values-Accountability, Collaboration, and Trust-guide everything we do. We're a progressive, innovative organisation committed to driving positive change. As part of our mission to create a cleaner, greener future, we're leading sustainable waste management initiatives through bin audits and community education-helping reduce contamination and divert more waste from landfill.
To make this happen, we're building a casual pool of passionate Waste Education Officers for an exciting 8-week program. If you care about environmental responsibility and love engaging with the community, this is your chance to make a real impact.
What You'll Be Doing
- Get hands-on with sustainability by auditing residential bins, tagging, and sharing helpful feedback with residents (early starts at 6am to align with bin collection).
- Connect with the community through door-to-door conversations about waste reduction and recycling (flexible 3-5 hour shifts).
- Keep things running smoothly with accurate data entry and record-keeping.
- Be part of the action on Mondays and Tuesdays-availability on these days is essential!
What We're Looking For
- Demonstrated conflict resolution experience
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Friendly, positive and community-focused approach
- Ability to work independently in a team of two
- Training, interest or experience in waste, sustainability or environmental management
- Flexible, reliable and able to adapt to changing conditions
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow set procedures
- Basic data entry skills
- Fit, energetic, and comfortable working outdoors in all weather
Requirements
- Current driver's licence and own vehicle (mileage reimbursed)
- Current Police Clearance
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol screening)
- Valid Australian working rights
The Benefits
- Casual hourly rate: $35.90 per hour
- Optional super co-contribution of up to 3%
- Wellness programs including Fitness Passport
- Free counselling, health assessments, health insurance discounts, annual flu shot, and skin cancer screening
- Free onsite parking
About Us
Located in Mundijong, just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD and set against the stunning Darling Scarp, the Shire is one of Australia's fastest-growing local governments. We're transforming the way our community lives, works, and plays-and you can be part of that journey.
We proudly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workforce.
How to Apply
Exciting times ahead with training kicking off in January! Applications will close as soon as the roles are filled, so get in early and join the team! Candidates from Mandurah, Peel, and Pinjarra are welcome to apply.
