Litter Bin Collector

Litter Bin Collector

• Salary Range Band 2 $63,370 - $64,787 plus 11% Super
• Permanent Full-time role based at our South Melbourne Operations Centre 
• Hours of Work Mon–Fri, between 5.00am - 1.00pm with weekend and public holiday work available 

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists within the City of Port Phillip’s waste management services team for a dedicated and experienced street Litter Bin collection officer.

Reporting to the Team Leader – Public Services, this role is responsible for collecting Council’s public Litter Bins across the waste stream. The role may also include assisting with gatehouse and light yard work duties at the resource Recovery Centre, where required

Skills and Experience 

The successful candidate will have a background in waste management services, and/or operations, possess good customer service and communications skills, and hold experience working in a team environment that delivered beneficial outcomes to the community. The successful candidate must also possess a Medium Rigid licence (MR) with a proven track record in Litter Bin collections.

You will also enjoy working with a busy team and be passionate about creating a more liveable and sustainable city.

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations      

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants may be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia                                                    
• Sufficient proof of their identity. 
• Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy.
• Vic Roads Driver Licence Verification Check 
• Medical Clearance completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider 
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a separate cover letter in response to the key selection criteria which is located on the last page of the position description. The cover letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Travis Wilson, Team Leader - Public Services via email at *************@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 18th February 2024

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0466 859 *** or email: ***********@portphillip.vic.gov.au