Waste Depot Attendant - Wollongong, Australia - Shoalhaven City Council

Shoalhaven City Council

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Wollongong, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Salary:
$55,466 - $62,352 p.a. plus 11% Super

Permanent, Full Time
Adverse Working Conditions Allowance

About the role
This is a
permanent,
full-time position working
38 hours per week (7.15am to 5.15pm).

A monthly roster will be developed to support the business which operates 7 days a week. Incumbents will be required to work weekend and public holiday shifts.

You will work on a rotational basis between West Nowra, Huskisson, and Ulladulla.

You will also be required to work at the 7 other sites including Kangaroo Valley, Berry, Callala, Sussex Inlet, Bendalong, Lake Conjola, and Kioloa as required.

Duties
Reporting directly to the Waste Depot Supervisor, the focus of this position is to:

Work within a team to undertake multiple waste collection, acceptance, disposal and recycling duties that compliment Councils waste landfilling operations by diverting reusable items from landfill.
Work in cooperation and collaboratively with all team members to achieve Council's waste operational goals.
Perform recycling operations in several ways from manual separation, to using mobile plant, to high tech fixed plant and sorting equipment.
Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and Council's policies and procedures.
Participate in morning and afternoon briefs, identifying any safety related issues or operational improvements that can be implemented.
Complete duties associated with the different operational areas:
Transfer area
Weighbridge/Gatehouse
Buyback centre
Garden Organics and Bulky Waste pickup
Street and Park litter bin pickups
Collection of waste and recycling from other Council facilities

Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:

Certificate 2 in Waste Management, Civil Construction, or equivalent experience
Previous experience in a waste management or civil construction or maintenance environment
Class C Driver's Licence
Hold or be willing to obtain a current SafeWork NSW Construction Induction Card (i.e., White
Card)
Proof of Australian residency or citizenship
Demonstrated ability to provide high level customer service.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to WHS principles and practices
Ability and willingness to undertake physical manual work.
Basic computer operation skills

About Shoalhaven City Council

Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career.

The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

Generous Leave Entitlements
Long Service Leave After 5 Years
Remote Working Arrangements
Fitness Passport
Novated Lease Arrangements
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Training and Development Programs

How to Apply

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
Why do you want to work at Shoalhaven City Council?

Contact:
Elizabeth Smith - Waste Operations Coordinator

Applications Close:
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 (at Midnight)