Our Marketing division is responsible for all of PPM’s social media accounts in addition to the PPM website. They are also involved with developing behaviour change campaigns and promoting internal operations and achievements using PPM’s public platforms.

Responsible for:

• attending and participating in weekly meetings

• managing assigned project in area of expertise (campaign/social media/video creation)

• applying sustainability knowledge and values

• communicating project updates to management and other members

Key skills (please note you do not need all of these to apply):

• ability to work both independently and within a small group

• working under pressure and working in anticipation for deadlines

• ability to relay complex information in easily accessible formats

• understanding of TikTok or Instagram Reels, or other short form video content; good grasp of preferred video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro preferred)

• understanding and experience of/with LinkedIn/Facebook; ability to create basic graphics, understanding of marketing

• ability to work within a small team, has a grasp of social media, marketing, website and graphic design; works well under pressure

• sustainably minded

General members require 5-10 dedicated hours per week.

For our preferred candidates, we are willing to train in new skills, so please do not let this dissuade you from applying.

Our Outreach division is responsible for coordinating all of PPM’s events which include school, corporate and public events. They ensure communities are educated in reducing plastic consumption and treating plastic as a precious resource.

Responsible for:

• organising and delivering online and in-person events for a range of audiences, including schools, University students, the general public, corporations and local governments

• producing content to be presented at events

• responding to expressions of interest through email correspondence

• partaking in weekly meetings

• attending multiple Outreach events per semester.

Key skills:

• sociable nature

• consistent organisational skills

• comfortable working with children

• public speaking

• team player

• strong motivation to create positive social change

It is the role of the operations team to enable the other divisions to perform their functions and tasks in a way that has an impact on the community, education, and design aspects of the team. Within O&P sits our Consulting division, which assist the team in expanding our reach by consulting with external partners and organisations.

General Members:

Responsible for:

• attending and participating in weekly meetings

• gathering, scoping and validating potential clients

• consulting with external clients and communicating internally with the team

• implementing solutions for external clients

Key skills:

• good verbal and written communication

• motivated to cold-call, email and generate pipeline of prospective clients

• sustainably minded

• consulting skills are preferable but not required (training will be provided for the role)

General members require 5-10 dedicated hours per week

HR Officer:

Responsible for:

• Plan and coordinate university wide recruitment campaigns

• Responsible for the team’s onboarding, offboarding and inductions of team members

• manage all HR tasks

• oversee the work of the HR team members

• ensure all members, managers, and executives adhere to HR company policies

• work with Upper management to strategise and implement HR changes.

• plan team social events

Key skills:

• leadership

• good communication skills

• interpersonal skills

• decision making skills

HR officers are expected to volunteer for 10-15 hours per week.

Our Technical Research and Development division is responsible for the maintenance and construction of all plastic recycling machinery.

Responsible for:

• maintenance of existing our machine projects

• conceptualising and manufacturing new machines

• working within smaller groups

Key skills:

• excellent communication and team oriented

• ability to set and meet deadlines, remains organised

• willingness to learn

• creative problem solving

• welding, manufacturing techniques, engineering design, materials research

• knowledge of simulation software (e.g. ANSYS/ CAD)

• enjoys working practically and within a workshop environment

TRnD Members are expected to volunteer for 5-10 hours per week.

The Products division aims to show the wider public how plastics can be recycled and reused into new and exciting pieces. We can use these products as showcases at outreach events to help educate a wider community about the importance of recycling plastic. Fundamentally, the products division symbolise the recyclability of plastic waste.

Responsible for:

• coming up with new and exciting ideas

• design, prototype and manufacture products

• communicating with clients ensuring completion of products with third parties

• showcasing the numerous uses of recycled plastics

Key Skills:

• excellent communication

• team-oriented

• ability to set and meet deadlines, remains organised

• willingness to learn

• generating new ideas for designs and executing them

• prototyping and manufacturing products

• hand tools

• collaborating on design with internal and external parties

• industrial design

Product development team members are expected to volunteer for 5-10 hours per week.

The Beyond Plastic division is responsible for incorporating and conducting research on biodegradable material into PPM. This includes trialling alternate solutions to the plastic and food waste crisis through material, process, machine and product development.

Responsible for:

• Researching plastic alternative production methods

• Communicating with project team

• Organising and contributing to project timeline and progression

Key skills:

• excellent communication

• team-oriented

• ability to set and meet deadlines

• independence and taking initiative

• willingness to learn

• organisation of self and others

• chemical and/or materials engineering

• material properties

• biodegradables

BP Members are expected to volunteer for 5-10 hours per week.

The HR Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and inclusive environment and team culture. They are also in charge of planning internal team social events and supports upper management for training and resolving team member issues and concerns.

Key skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to connect with internal and external personnel within the University

• Approachable, friendly, and emotionally intelligent

• Team-oriented

The HR officer is expected to volunteer for 5-10 hours per week.

The workshop manager works to improve processes that ensure the longevity and maintenance of the team’s machines at the workshop. They also work to ensure safety measures are adhered by all members within the space. They are also in charge of leading workshop inductions throughout the year.

Key Skills

• Technical knowledge

• Communication skills

• Hands-on involvement with the team

• Organised

• Good communication and interpersonal skills