AddressDIRECTORATE:
Infrastructure, Planning & Environment
CLASSIFICATION:
Grade 6
SALARY:
$58,650 to $64,515 pa + 11% employer contribution to superannuation
REPORTING TO:
Leading Hand Material Recovery
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Permanent Full Time
THE POSITION:
To assist in the operation of machinery at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the coordination of an orderly approach to the drop off and sorting of recycling and waste disposal by providing a high level of customer service and guidance to customers and visitors.
- General labouring duties as required.
- Operate all plant located at the Waste Management Centre in accordance with the manufacturers’ requirements licence conditions, SafeWork NSW regulations and council policies.
- Perform daily checks on plant and machinery to ensure mechanical, safety and operational compliance.
- Operate and perform preventative maintenance on plant in the MRF facility in accordance with the manufacturers’ requirements, licence conditions, SafeWork NSW regulations and council policies and procedure.
- Operate and perform tasks related to MRF operations such as unloading of trucks, removal of contamination and oversized material, loading of the MRF sorting plant and loading of hook bins for movement.
- Maintain all council infrastructure to a high level
- Assist contractors and transporters in the pickup of materials for recycling
- Spread material to check viability and compliance before loading onto the MRF plant for sorting
- Load MRF plant in accordance with plant capabilities
- Work in a fast paced, team environment maintaining a constant stream of material passing through the MRF plant
- Direct and supervise waste drop-off by the public and contractors.
- Be responsible for increasing the level of waste diversion and minimisation of material deposited into landfill.
- Undertake regular housekeeping to ensure the site is maintained to a high standard including but not limited to all vegetated areas, entry and access roads of the site, litter control and leachate areas
- Use relevant skills to assist in other areas of Resource Recovery.
- Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
- Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
- Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct.
ABOUT US
Our Organisation: We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.
Our Values: We are a values driven organisation and these underpin everything we do.
- Working Together: I respect, listen to and value the contributions of others and celebrate our achievements.
- Integrity: I am trustworthy, honest, accountable, open and consistent in all that I do.
- Courage and Passion: I am enthusiastic and have the confidence to speak up for the betterment of AlburyCity.
- Innovation: I seek to increase my knowledge through new ideas and continuous improvement.
- Loyalty: I am supportive of others and committed to AlburyCity and the community.
Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it’s a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.
It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.
Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In August 2022 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.
This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.
Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga.
Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.
