Education Officer

As an Education Officer, you will play a vital role in driving positive change across the community. This position involves working closely with councils, schools, and waste industry professionals to develop and deliver innovative waste education programs. You'll lead social marketing initiatives, create engaging school-based and community programs aligned with the NSW curriculum, and support the shift toward a circular economy. With a strong focus on community consultation, behaviour change, and environmental awareness, this is your chance to make a real impact. 

About the role:

• Develop and coordinate regional waste education programs in collaboration with councils, schools, and industry partners to promote sustainable waste practices.
• Lead community engagement initiatives focused on behaviour change through social marketing and circular economy education.
• Design and deliver school-based environmental education programs aligned with the NSW curriculum for both primary and high school students.
• Support project implementation by providing training, resources, and consultation based on identified community needs and program objectives.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on program effectiveness, contribute to funding applications, and promote initiatives through branding and public outreach.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $81,860 per annum with competency-based increments up to $96,965 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• a maximum-term contract up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension or permanency subject to performance, funding and operational need 
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

•  A degree-qualified professional in environmental science, natural resource management, education, or a related field, with a current driver’s licence (car).
• Strong understanding of environmental issues and community-based solutions, especially in waste and natural resource management.
• Proven experience in developing, delivering, and promoting community education and public awareness programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and manage conflict effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, auditing practices, and principles related to Resource Recovery and the Circular Economy.
• Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised, and also to work in a team environment

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Stotts Creek, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday, 6 June 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

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TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Working with children check (WWCC)

This position meet the criteria for child-related work, therefore a valid current Working with Children Clearance is required as part of our background screening.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
2.  What degree in the field of an environmental discipline, natural resource management, education, or similar relevant qualification do you hold? 
3. Do you hold a current driver's license?
4. Do you hold a current Working With Children Clearance?
5. Can you describe a community-based project you've worked on that addressed waste or natural resource management issues? What was your role and the outcome?
6. Provide an example of a public education or awareness program you have developed and delivered. How did you promote it and measure its success?
7. How do you approach communicating complex environmental topics to diverse community groups? Can you share an experience where you successfully resolved a conflict or challenge during community engagement?
8. What is your understanding of key legislation and auditing practices related to Resource Recovery and the Circular Economy, and how have you applied this knowledge in a previous role?

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