Communications Officer

Description:

Communications Officer | Wagga Wagga
Who are we?
Kurrajong have worked for over 67 years helping people with disability achieve their goals and live a life of their choice in open, accessible and inclusive communities. We are a not-for-profit registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider. Our Head Office is based in Wagga Wagga but we are located throughout the Riverina Murray region.
About the Opportunity
We have an exciting part time opportunity for a passionate individual to join our Recycling team. This position is based at Kurrajong Recycling and will operate for 20 hours per week, we are eager to negotiate working days and hours with the successful candidate.
The Communications Officer will develop and implement educational and promotional programs for residents, schools and community groups relating to recycling. We have the capability to develop your recycling knowledge but to be successful in this role you will need to bring developed stakeholder engagement, relationship management and presentation skills to enhance Kurrajong’s brand within the community.
Reporting to the Recycling Manager, key responsibilities will include:

• Provide professional and positive input to the communication strategies related to public recycling initiatives
• Liaise with identified Councils on the planning, preparation, implementation and promotion of education programs and activities related to waste recycling
• Contribute to the development of educational materials, such as brochures, posters, videos, social media and digital online content, recycling exercises and merchandise
• Identify and participate in opportunities to promote Kurrajong Recycling and products and recycling services available through guided site tours, fairs and expos

To be considered applicants must hold relevant qualifications or working experience in areas such as Communications, Marketing, Vocational Training, Teaching, Education or Environmental Sustainability.
Benefits of Working at Kurrajong
Our goal is to be the best disability services provider – both for clients and our staff. People are at the centre of our business and we offer a number of incentives for Kurrajong staff including:

• Rewarding and positive workplace culture
• Relevant professional development and training as required
• Paid parental leave (after 2 years’ service)
• NFP salary packaging
• Staff wellbeing program including EAP access

This position is offered within the range of $33.41 - $36.46 per hour + NFP salary packaging, super and annual leave loading.
Interested in Applying?
To learn more about the opportunity please contact Kurrajong Recycling Manager Brett Randal on 0428 255 004 or email brandal@kurrajong.com.au
To download the position description, visit: kurrajong.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PD-KRCO.pdf
Applications will close 5pm, Sunday 6th April 2025 . Apply via our website by providing a resume and cover letter telling us why you would like to join our team.
All applicants must have or be eligible to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check and NSW Working with Children Check.
Please note that previous applicants need not apply.
Kurrajong is a Child-Safe Organisation. All staff are expected to adhere to the Child Safe Standards that keep children free from harm.
Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce
We are an EEO employer. Kurrajong does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, colour, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, political views, socioeconomic status or any other protected attributes under Australian legislation. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.
Our vision is to create open, accessible and inclusive communities for all.