Manningham City Council

Circular Economy Programs Officer – Waste and Resource Recovery

• Permanent
  Full-time position
• Band 6: $98k
  - $107k + 12% Superannuation
• Based in Doncaster
  East

Exciting opportunity for a
highly motivated professional to join our positive and friendly team, responsible
for delivering waste and litter services across the municipality. We are
looking for someone to develop and deliver innovative programs aimed at
reducing waste, increasing recycling, reducing contamination and eliminating
litter in line with the State Government’s Circular Economy Policy.

Become an integral member of
a team delivering exceptional community engagement

Showcase your high level communication
and organisational skills

Ongoing training and career
progression opportunities

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100
different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and
galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that
Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment
opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive
and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of
benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career
development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to
best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new
game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape
positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity
to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a
culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

Our Waste
and Resource Recovery Team is seeking a passionate, community‑focused
professional to help deliver innovative waste and recycling programs that
support the transition to a circular economy. This role plays a vital part in
reducing waste, increasing recycling, minimising contamination, and eliminating
litter across the municipality, in alignment with the State Government’s
Circular Economy Policy.

Working
closely with internal teams, external partners and the community, you will
drive positive behaviour change through education, engagement and practical, on‑the‑ground
initiatives.

You are a
motivated professional with a proven track record in delivering high‑quality
community engagement and behaviour change programs. You are an attentive
listener with strong written and verbal communication skills, and you thrive in
a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Your ability to build effective
relationships enables you to confidently engage with a diverse range of
stakeholders, including community members, contractors, businesses and
government partners.

Skills and experience

• Qualification in a relevant field or several
  years of applicable experience in the areas of environmental education and
  behaviour change projects and initiatives.
• An experienced listener with high level skills
  in communication.
• Advanced oral, written and listening
  communication skills, including public speaking.
• A team player, committed to best practice and
  continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated skills in time management and able
  to work alone and as part of a small team.
• Solutions focused with proven ability to problem
  solve complex issues.
• An ability to work well within a team and
  successfully contribute to work area outcomes.
• Proficiency with computers and using Microsoft
  Office Applications.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to
  detail.
• Ability to work some evening and weekend work.
• Current Victorian driver’s licence.
• Current Working with Children’s Check.

Position Description can be viewed below or is
available on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section:Job Vacancies

How to
Apply

Click APPLY
to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements
of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Kristen Stewart, Acting
Coordinator Waste and Resource Recovery on 9846 0580.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment
process, please email [email protected] or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications
close on Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:00pm

Don’t meet every requirement for this role?
Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely
to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that
different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience
doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about
this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply
now.

Council
recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure
equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications
from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities,
gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies
and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,
flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various
communication methods when working remotely.

If you
require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements,
please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council
is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a
Working with Children Check.