FOGO Community Education Project Manager

MidCoast Council is embarking on an exciting transformation in how our community manages waste and we’re looking for a passionate, strategic and community‑minded leader to help drive it.

As our FOGO Community Education Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a comprehensive community engagement and education program that supports the rollout and ongoing success of Council’s Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) service.

Reporting to the Communication, Engagement and Marketing Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of engagement activities that help our community understand service changes, adopt new behaviours and use their bins correctly. This is a role with real impact, shaping environmental outcomes across the entire MidCoast region.

The role

In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive multi‑channel FOGO engagement project plan, overseeing its scope, milestones, risks, budget and reporting. You will work closely with Waste Services and a range of internal stakeholders to ensure communication is aligned, timely and effective across the organisation.

A key part of your work will involve delivering education and engagement activities that support the rollout of the FOGO MCROPS Processing Facility. As implementation milestones evolve, you will adapt plans to ensure the community receives accurate and relevant information. You will also identify priority audiences, manage emerging community issues and mitigate reputational risks through proactive planning and strong stakeholder relationships.

Your role will take you across the MidCoast LGA, where you will plan and deliver face‑to‑face engagement activities including pop‑ups, events, workshops and stakeholder briefings. You will use analytics and insights to continually refine and improve the effectiveness of the program.

As a leader, you will provide coaching, guidance and support to the FOGO Community Education Officer, contributing to departmental strategies, business plans and a broader culture of continuous improvement. 

What you'll bring

• Degree qualifications in project management, sustainability, waste education, communications, community engagement or a related field or significant relevant experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching and supporting staff through change.
• Proven experience delivering community engagement or education programs, ideally in environmental, sustainability or behaviour‑change contexts.
• Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience delivering face‑to‑face engagement activities such as events, workshops or community outreach.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects from development through to evaluation.
• IAP2 Australasia Certificate in Engagement (or willingness to obtain).
• A current Class C Driver’s Licence.

What we offer?

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Salary: Commencing salary circa $94,560 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience) 

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: 2 year full time contract (35 hours per week)

Closing date: Sunday 26 April 2026 at 11:30pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact David Rees, Waste Manager, David can be reached on (02) 7955 7340 or David.Rees@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Marcelle Boyling who is the hiring manager for this role. Marcelle can be reached on 02 7955 7575 or marcelle.boyling@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Loretta Anderson, Human Resources Business Partner who is the HR representative for this role. Loretta can be reached on (02) 7955 7316 or at Loretta.Anderson@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
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Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.