Advertised Positions

• Only current Monash University students are eligible
• Casual position (Up to 15 hours per week)
• $40.79 per hour plus superannuation
• Support residents to achieve positive behavior change
• Closing 15 September 2025

About Us

Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

You will join Sustainable Monash, a team passionate about fostering long-term environmental change and connecting the Monash community with positive actions that contribute to caring for and protecting our local wildlife, the environment and one another. You will also work with Sustainability team at Monash University.

About the Position:

The Recycling Feedback Officer will assist with delivering the Recycle Right Feedback Program in the vicinity of the Monash University Clayton campus. The role involves inspecting bins and door knocking Monash households to educate folks to sort their waste correctly, as well as reduce waste generation.

The objective of the role is to support households directly with guidance on how to change behaviour and reduce contamination in food and garden waste bins through face-to-face education and targeted household feedback.

About you:

• Some experience in community engagement activities (desirable)
• Interest in achieving increased recycling and reducing contamination
• High oral and interpersonal communication with customers/public/employees to resolve minor issues.
• Availability to work Thursday and Friday, 8am - 2:30pm
• Ability to record accurate data using an iPhone
• Ability to manage timeframe, work in pairs and accountable for own work performance

Requirement of the position:

• Must be current Monash University student
• Working with Children’s Check
• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements
• Must have valid Victorian or interstate Drivers Licence

Desirable

• Speaks other languages, especially Mandarin

Benefits:

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to:

• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive and accessible management
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications are currently open, with a closing date of Monday 15 September 2025 at 11:55pm.

Enquiries:

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Salonie Dua Modest on 0436 102 008 or at Salonie.DuaModest@monash.vic.gov.au  

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email Talent@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.