Project Officer - FOGO Implementation

Fixed Term (12 Months)

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Based at the Millar Road Landfill Facility (MRLF) in Baldivis your sound knowledge of waste and landfill operations skills will be utilised coordinate the implementation of the “Food Organics, Garden Organics” (FOGO) waste collection system across the City of Rockingham.  Ideally you have demonstrated knowledge or projects management from conception through to delivery and review.  You will have a strong passion for the environment and managing waste efficiently to ensure future generations reap the benefits of the community’s efforts in sustainability. 

You must address the following selection criteria when submitting your online application:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of project management and/or support, from conception through to delivery and review
2. Sound knowledge of waste and landfill operations or relevant industry experience
3. Ability to research, analyse and compile detailed information
4. High level of written and verbal communication skills
5. Knowledge of Work Health and Safety legislation
6. Sound computer literacy with a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word and Excel
7. Formal tertiary qualification in relevant field related to project management and waste or sustainability

We are offering a gross salary starting from $82,627 per annum depending on skills and experience, and:

• 11% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications are open until 4pm Sunday 28 July 2024, or until the City determines that a suitable pool of candidates is received; this means that the vacancy may close without notice.  If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Previous applicants need not to apply.

In the interests of fairness and equity, late applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Attachments: 
- Information Pack - Project Officer - FOGO Implementation.pdf