Waste Services Team Member – University Student Program – Petrie / Narangba

• Maximum Term Full Time OR Part Time
• Work 3, 4 or 5 days a week (Monday to Friday), depending on what suits your study needs
• Appointment will be for the duration of your undergraduate studies.
• $33.51 per hour + super (up to 12%) — QLD Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) – Level 1 of EBA5
• Location: Petrie (relocating to Narangba)

About our opportunity

Working alongside professionals in this field, you will gain some great knowledge in the area of your studies as you assist the team in community engagement and education to inform the community of Council’s waste and recycling services and implement behavioural interventions to achieve Council’s Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy waste reduction, waste diversion from landfill and recycling rate targets.

The duties of our University Student will include assisting with the implementation of initiatives from Council’s Waste Education and Community Engagement Plan by communicating with Council staff and the Moreton Bay community on waste education and recycling, attending community events and undertaking stallholder duties. You will be preparing and issuing correspondence to Moreton Bay residents and responding to customer enquiries regarding Waste matters. 

This position will also have you improving and modifying the Waste Services webpage content, identifying methods to reach target audiences and engaging with corporate communications on media and social media posts related to waste management and behavioural interventions

Your enthusiasm and drive will be paired with exceptional customer service skills as we strive to provide a great experience for all of our stakeholders we interact with.

You will be currently enrolled in relevant university studies and be available to work a minimum of 3 days per week (Monday to Friday) with occasional opportunities to work at community events (approximately few weekends each year).

Relevant studies will ideally have a Behavioural Economics focus, but if you have a second major or minor of sustainability, community engagement, communications and behaviour change would be beneficial too, majors in business, accounting and law will also be considered. Ideally, your degree will have a focus on some or all of these topics:

• Behavioural Economics/Behaviour Change and Community Engagement around sustainable of resources, recycling opportunities and waste services
• Communications/community engagement in environment, sustainability and behaviour change
• Marketing
• Education
• Environmental sustainability – programs/education/resource use/circular economy and/or diversion of resource from landfill.

The team are currently based at Petrie and will be relocating to the brand new, purpose built Narangba Depot in the coming months. There is parking available at both sites.

Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third-largest local government area in Australia and the fifth-fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay Region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference – bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program, offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well-supported when you need it most – as a team member you will have access to our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.

How to Apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at [email protected] using the subject line: Waste Services Team Member – University Student Program – Petrie / Narangba enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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