Georges Riverkeeper Litter Prevention Project Officer

Litter Prevention Project Officer - Georges Riverkeeper

WHY US
Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We’re responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that’s making a tangible difference.
JOB DETAILS
Temporary Full Time, up to 3 years        35 hours, 5 days        $92,042.95 to $100,855.53
JOB DESCRIPTION
In this role, you will lead the implementation of the Georges River Litter Prevention Roadmap, working collaboratively with member councils, government agencies and community stakeholders to deliver positive litter prevention and waterway health outcomes across the Georges River catchment.

You will support litter prevention with monitoring, data collection and reporting, build litter prevention capability across member councils, and identify opportunities for community participation and behaviour change initiatives. The role will use evidence and monitoring results to inform effective litter prevention programs, strengthen stakeholder partnerships and support the achievement of local and regional litter reduction targets.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Environmental Science, Education, Natural Resource Management or a related field or relevant industry or extensive job-related experience.
• Current Class C Drivers licence
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate projects
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Experience in communicating, consulting and liaising effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality work, within strict deadlines and with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and work with multi-disciplinary teams
• Knowledge and understanding of litter behaviour change principals and current resource recovery issues

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant within the specified range.
• Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
• Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD and
• Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check
HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.
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Applications Close  8PM  2nd October 2026
Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]