Gatehouse Attendant (Part Time)

$40.86 per hour (includes loading) Permanent Part Time - Minimum 64 hours per fortnightWaste & Recycling Services BranchCommunity & EnvironmentVarious Waste Management Facilities within the Bundaberg Region 

About Us

Are you ready to join our team and build Australia's best regional community?  

Here at Bundaberg Regional Council, our vision is bold but simple, to build Australia’s best regional community. In order to achieve this, we’ve created a culture that’s centered on our core values. To be a Council that is customer-focused, respectful and prides itself on teamwork, diversity, sustainability, and innovation. 

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create. 

About the Opportunity

As Gatehouse Attendant you will 

• Assist with the operations of the gatehouse and landfill areas
• Identify items from incoming loads according to waste categories including hazards substances and dangerous goods
• Attend to accurate collection of fees, maintaining records and daily reconciliations
• Attend to the recycle shop operations including opening and closing, receipting sales, stock pricing, rotations and display
• Directing customers to relevant drop-off sites
• Assist with office duties as directed including data entry and record keeping
• Ability to work every second weekend as rostered

Approximate Roster as follows: Minimum 64 hours per fortnight

About You

• Demonstrated front line customer service experience that includes working in a fast paced environment and able to assess and quickly deal with customer enquiries 
• You hold and continue to hold a current 'C' class Drivers Licence 
• Good organisation and communications skills (both written & verbal)
• Demonstrated experience in the use of computer related software including MS Office Suite and weighbridge software or similar
• Experience in cash handling, receipting and end of day reconciliations
• Demonstrated knowledge of Workplace, Health & Safety requirements
• Knowledge in the various categories of valuable scrap materials or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge
• Ability to work in all weather conditions in a physically demanding role
• Previous experience in weighbridge and associated software operations is desirable 
• Experience with or knowledge of the handling, storage and disposal of Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods is desirable
• Lives and upholds the Council's values

What we offer

• Attractive remuneration 
• Work within a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance and a friendly and supported team
• An all-inclusive and diverse workplace culture where everyone feels valued 
• Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to enhance your career progression

The Selection Process

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve.  We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and Pre-Employment Medicals (including drug and alcohol testing).

How to Apply

Closing Date: Wednesday 21 February 2024, 11:30pm AEST

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on Wednesday 21 February 2024, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position. We look forward to receiving your application.