ACT Government Hiring for Assistant Director, Waste Education Projects Job at Canberra Full Time

If you have a passion for sustainability and great project management, behaviour change and partnership development skills, then this is the role for you.

The Assistant Director, Waste Education Projects will manage a range of projects to increase resource recovery and decrease the generation of waste the ACT. The position will plan and deliver the community education and engagement for an upcoming Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service pilot, along with other projects as required. The position will supervise a small team to achieve great sustainability outcomes for the ACT.

We are looking for someone who is a creative thinker and an organised project manager with the ability to develop strong partnerships and to lead and inspire others.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Demonstrated experience working on behaviour change and community engagement strategies including partnership development, social marketing, community development, events and communications will be essential. Experience delivering community education programs and campaigns will be highly regarded, in particular waste education.

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position will be located in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. Some working from home will be included.

How to Apply: Applications should include:

• A statement of no more than four pages addressing the ‘What you require’ and section of the attached Position Description.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Contact details of at least two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

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