Litter Prevention Officer
- Help keep our community’s streets clean and safe!
- Full time | Permanent
- Hybrid work environment | Flexible work options available
- $79K - $92K per annum (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation
About the team
The Recycling and Waste Services team sits within the Circular Economy unit and looks after waste, recycling and cleanliness across Glen Eira. This covers kerbside collections, booked hard waste, public bins, dumped rubbish clean-ups, and disposal and recycling services. All services are delivered by contractors. The team also works closely with the community, providing education and programs to help reduce waste and encourage better recycling habits in line with Council strategy and Circular Economy plan.
About the role
As our Litter Prevention Officer, you will operate as an Authorised Officer under the Environmental Protection Act 2017, leading investigations, enforcing regulations, and engaging with the community to create cleaner, safer public spaces.
You will play an important role in both compliance and education, working closely with residents, businesses, contractors, and internal teams to address litter and waste management issues.
Other responsibilities include:
- Investigating reports of illegal dumping, bin misuse, and contamination in kerbside bins
- Responding to and resolving community complaints relating to waste, litter, and environmental compliance
- Enforcing the Community Local Law 2019 and Mobile Garbage Bin Policy standards
- Working collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, traders, real estate agents, and body corporates to prevent littering
About you
You are motivated by positive community outcomes and are focused on environmental protection and regulatory compliance. You bring a balanced approach to enforcement, firm when required, but always respectful, fair, and solutions-focused
You also have a solid understanding of environmental and local government legislation and are confident in applying it in real world situations. You are equally passionate about educating the community, helping others understand their responsibilities, and promoting sustainable waste practices.
The following is also required:
- Tertiary qualifications in waste, environmental and/or compliance fields along with relevant experience, or lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience in a compliance related field
- Experience enforcing the Environment Protection Act (2017), Community Local Law 2019 and Mobile Garbage Bins Policy.
- Experience enforcing the local government regulatory and statutory requirements, investigation, resolution, and enforcement processes.
- Relevant customer management experience in a similar role.
- Experience in service delivery contract supervision.
- Current and valid driver's license
Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:
- Employee Working with Children Check
- New National Police Record Check
- Evidence of right to work in Australia.
Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Position Description
Litter Prevention Officer - Position Description - May 2026.pdf
Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:
- Attach your resume
- Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)
- Address the key selection criteria either within your cover letter or in a separate document
Closing date: Wednesday 10th June 2026 at 11.55pm
For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Sarah Stevenson, Coordinator Circular Economy and Waste Services on 9524 3399 or email SStevenson@gleneira.vic.gov.au.
What’s on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:
- Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office
- Flexible work options
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
- Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
- Reward and recognition programs
- Comprehensive leave entitlements
- Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure
Working at Glen Eira City Council
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.
Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:
- Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
- Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
- Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on Aboriginal@gleneira.vic.gov.au
We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.
