Description

• Enjoy working in a team environment
• Work with an organisation that values a positive workplace culture
• Enjoy work life balance and flexibility in your role

Fantastic opportunity to contribute to the implementation of Council's new food recycling service.

Position Type  
Temporary full time up to 2 years. 
Salary 
$97,076 to $108,637 per annum (based on 70 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation, and a 
9-day fortnight. Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and 
experience. 
About us 
At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone 
plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. 
We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our 
Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to 
contribute to something greater. Check out our employee value proposition and what it is like to 
work at Hornsby Shire Council.  
About the role 
The Waste Project Officer – Food Recycling will contribute to the implementation of Council’s 
new food recycling service that will commence in July 2027.  
This new role will play an important part in the significant step-change to Council’s waste and 
recycling services. 
Do you want to be part of a part of a busy, diverse and high-performance team? If so, this is 
the role for you.

Benefits of working with us 
We offer more than just a job; we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to 
offer a range of benefits:

• Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary 
  fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities 
• Generous leave provisions, including:  
  o Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)  
  o Parental Leave (up to 28 weeks) 
  o My Leave (up to 5 days) 
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu 
  vaccinations 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Professional Development Opportunities   
• Employee recognition scheme
• Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
• Social Club
• Long Service Awards

For more information and to apply - please visit www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/Council/About-Council/Careers-at-Council

Applications close 10 August 2026 at 11.30pm.

Requirements

About you 
You will have tertiary degree qualifications in environmental, sustainability or natural resource 
management or deemed equivalent experience. 
A sound working knowledge of local government waste management and resource recovery 
and the ability to contribute to strategic activities is required for this role. You will have 
experience in project management, community engagement, education and communications 
and the ability to develop a broad range of collateral and support materials. 

• A high level of self-drive, initiative and ability to achieve desired results, individually and within 
  a team-based environment, to established timeframes, budget and quality standards is 
  required. You will be able to manage competing priorities and manage multiple projects while 
  delivering core activities.