Graduate Waste Services and Projects Officer

Employment type: Full time, Fixed term until June 2027

Remuneration: Band 5 salary of $86,136.96 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Working across Werribee and Hoppers Crossing locations

About the role

Are you a recent graduate eager to embark on a fulfilling career journey? Wyndham City Council is thrilled to offer local graduates an opportunity to kick-start their professional paths. Our Emerging Talent Graduate Program is designed to empower young adults to make a real difference in both personal growth and our broader community. With over 200,000 new residents expected by 2040, there's never been a more exciting time to join our team and shape the future of Wyndham.

Join Wyndham's Waste team and kick‑start your career in environmental management and local government. This graduate‑level role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting kerbside waste, recycling and resource recovery services that make a real difference to the community and environment.

You will work alongside experienced professionals and across multiple teams to assist with projects, service reviews, data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. The role supports the planning, delivery and evaluation of waste management and resource recovery projects and education programs, helping to improve operational efficiency, community experience and environmental outcomes.

Through this role, you will build practical skills in project support, stakeholder and contractor liaison, data interpretation, documentation and community engagement. You will also gain exposure to council strategies, regulatory frameworks and best‑practice waste‑minimisation principles, while assisting with compliance with Federal and State environmental sustainability policies and guidelines.

This is an ideal opportunity for a graduate or early‑career professional passionate about sustainability, circular economy and community outcomes, looking to develop their skills within a supportive and collaborative local government environment.

Ready to take the first step? Apply now and #BuildYourBrightFuture with Wyndham City!

As a Graduate Waste Services and Projects Officer with Wyndham City Council, you will:

• Gain practical experience and learnings across Council’s waste collection, waste management and resource recovery functions
• Support projects and programs aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, community experience and environmental outcomes.
• Engage in diverse roles and rotate within the department
• Access learning and development opportunities
• Grow and learn alongside mentors and peers
• Contribute to the growth and development of a thriving council and community

What you will bring

• Degree or diploma course in Environment & Sustainability, Conservation, Ecology, Natural Resource Management or a related discipline (required)
• Foundational knowledge of waste management, resource recovery or environmental sustainability principles
• Understanding of project management principles with strong organisational and time management abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and strong general computer literacy skills

To be eligible for our Emerging Talent Graduate Program, you will have:

• Studied or currently living in Wyndham
• Graduated from the required course or a related field (listed in the position description) within 24 months of applying for a graduate role
• Eligibility to work in Australia and satisfactory completion of a police check

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 3 May 2026.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Mohammed Elhedini, Team Leader Waste Education on 8754 4998.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full-time or part-time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.