Alexandria
RESOURCE RECOVERY/City Cleansing & Resource Recovery/City Services
Full Time/Permanent
$112,968 - $126,774 per annum plus superannuation
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city:Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the role
Join us in shaping how our community reduces waste, recycles more and keeps Sydney clean.
At City of Sydney, we’re committed to creating a sustainable, liveable city for everyone. We’re looking for a skilled communicator who can turn complex information into simple, engaging messages that inspire real behaviour change.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll plan and deliver communication and engagement that helps residents understand and use our waste and recycling services.
You’ll work across a wide range of campaigns, channels and projects, bringing together clear messaging, strong storytelling and digital tools to make a real impact.
What you’ll do:
- Plan and deliver communication and engagement activities and plans that support our waste and recycling goals
- Create content across multiple channels including print, web, social media and email
- Write and edit clear, engaging content that is easy for our community to understand
- Use data, insights and AI tools to improve targeting, efficiency and impact
- Work closely with internal teams, agencies and partners to deliver high-quality outcomes
- Manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment
What you’ll bring:
- Experience delivering communication or engagement campaigns that drive behaviour change
- Strong writing and content development skills across digital and traditional channels
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
- Confidence working with stakeholders and building strong relationships
- Curiosity and adaptability, including being comfortable using AI and new technologies to improve how we work
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Why join us?
- Work on projects that make a visible difference to our city
- Be part of a collaborative and values-driven team
- Apply new approaches and technologies to improve outcomes
- Contribute to a greener, cleaner and more sustainable Sydney
Download position description.
This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Monday 6 July 2026.
For more information, contact Tiffiny Kellar, Manager Waste Engagement and Communications at TKellar@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.
What we can offer you
You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
Flexible working
- 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
- Collaborative approach to flexible working
- City centre head office, with many public transport options.
Professional development
- Leadership and management development program
- Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
- Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
- Long service and employee recognition awards
- Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting families
- We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
- Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
- Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
- Part-time and job-sharing options available
- Supportive return-to-work environment
Inclusive culture
- Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
- Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
- Recognised family inclusive workplace
- Veteran employment supporter
Find out why acareer at the City of Sydneymight be right for you.
How to apply
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us atrecruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.auor 02 9265 9333.
Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.
