The details:

We are seeking a friendly, reliable and motivated University Student to work in our Waste Planning & Compliance team!

Working alongside professionals in this field, you will gain some great knowledge in the area of your studies as you assist the team in community engagement and education to inform the community of Council's waste and recycling services and implement behavioural interventions to achieve Council's waste reduction, waste diversion from landfill and recycling rate targets. Other duties may include:

• Attending community events with Council staff for Waste Education.
• Responding to customer enquiries regarding Waste matters.
• Preparing and issuing correspondence to residents.
• Improving the Waste Services webpage content whilst identifying methods to reach target audiences.
• Engaging with our internal Corporate Communications team regarding media and social media posts related to Waste Management and Behavioural Interventions. 

Your enthusiasm and drive will be paired with exceptional customer service skills as we strive to provide a great experience for all of our stakeholders we interact with.

You will be currently enrolled in university studies relevant to the Waste Planning and Compliance Team functions such as Business and/or Marketing, Environmental Sustainability, Behavioural Economics or Education and be available to work a minimum of 21.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with occasional opportunities to work at community events (approximately few weekends per year)

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Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.