The FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) Project Officer is responsible for assisting to develop and deliver a FOGO Communications and Education Plan to the Banyule community.  The aim is to educate and prepare the community for the implementation of a new Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) waste service.

Key responsibilities & duties:

• Assist to develop a communications and education plan
• Assist to deliver the Communications and Education Plan through:
• One on one contact with residents
• Discussions with community groups
• Development of media and material resources for distribution to residents
• Provide advice and assistance to staff in relation to Council’s FOGO service
• Organise bin audits and evaluate data and reports
• Assist to continually assess the effectiveness of the plan actions
• Recommend adjustments to communication and education as required

Qualification, Work Experience & Skills Required:

• Relevant formal qualification or experience, especially in the areas of waste education and behaviour change projects and initiatives
• Demonstrated experience in assisting with the development, implementation and evaluation of waste education projects
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence (or equivalent)

Our Culture - Our Staff choose to align their career with Banyule by living the values of Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Initiative and Inclusion, strong learning and development culture and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or from our website www.banyule.vic.gov.au To discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Russell Darling on Tel: 94904502 for a confidential conversation.

To apply for this position, please include your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description. 

Applications Close 11.45pm on: 20 May 2021

 Banyule City Council is a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.