Waste Projects Officer - Programs and Communications

About the role

The City of Hobart is seeking a Waste Projects Officer for its Waste and Circular Economy Team within the City Resilience Group. The role helps reduce waste and increase resource recovery across the city, giving specialised advice, delivering community-focused communications and supporting strategic waste initiatives. It is open only to current City of Hobart employees, is part-time at 0.8 FTE (about 30.4 hours per week), and is based at Clearys Gates with some time at McRobies.

Key responsibilities

• Support and deliver resource recovery projects, including research, feasibility work and project briefs.
• Provide expert advice and create public communications on waste and recycling, including social media content.
• Identify and implement programs to reduce waste and improve recovery across City operations.

Required profile

• Tertiary degree in a relevant field, or relevant practical experience, with demonstrated knowledge of waste services, project management, communications and customer service.
• Current Tasmanian registration to work with vulnerable people.
• Current driver's licence.
• Strong understanding of the circular economy and resource recovery.

Required skills

• Project management, communication and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to work in a team and coordinate consultants, contractors and education activities.
• Ability to develop community-focused information, write content and support public communications.

What we offer

• Pay of $93,872 per year pro-rata (hourly rate $47.50) plus 13.5% superannuation.
• Temporary position ending 12 June 2027, with possible extension.
• Flexible work arrangements, including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
• Leave entitlements, health and wellness programs, onsite gym and discounted aquatic centre membership.
• Employee assistance program and corporate health plan discounts.

Applications close 11:59 pm on 1 November 2026 and must be submitted through the online portal; candidates must complete a 600-word response to the position description before applying.