Resource Recovery Officer

Resource Recovery Officer 

• Full time - Permanent Role 
• Salary starting at $66,982 plus superannuation 
• Great work-life balance | Flexible working options available 

Are you looking for an organisation that supports staff through career development and flexible work options? 

Do you want to escape the city life and experience the regional lifestyle?  

Wodonga Council supports its staff in accessing genuine flexible work and leave options, overtime when available, paid parental leave arrangements and purchasing additional leave.   

Want to read more about life in Wodonga? Click here or visit our website here. 

Wodonga Council is dedicated to providing high quality services across the community.  

We are a values-driven organisation that is committed to building healthy and engaged teams which benefit from our flexible work options, health and wellbeing initiatives, and development opportunities, so that we grow as individuals and as an organisation. We recognise the importance of balancing work and life and understand that priorities change with time.  

At Wodonga Council we offer meaningful work and take pride in what we do. 

The role 

This position contributes to the effective operation of the Wodonga Resource Recovery Centre, including street litter and street sweeping function by providing quality waste management assistance and education to customers.  

You can have a look at the products we recover at halvewaste.com.au. Halve Waste is an initiative of Albury City Council, City of Wodonga, Federation Council and the Shires of Towong, Greater Hume, Indigo and Alpine Shire Councils. The goal of Halve Waste is to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill by 50%. 

Key aspects of the role include the following. 

• Ensure that incoming materials are safely and securely deposited in correct locations with the aim of maximising separation, re-use and recycling, including goods for sale. 
• Actively educate and advise Resource Recovery Centre users on waste management related issues such as separation, re-use and recycling of materials. 
• Maximise diversion of recyclable materials through investigation of new recycling streams. 
• Inspect and collect receipts from customers to ensure transparency for charged waste disposal. 
• Ensure that daily rainfall is checked and recorded in the Bureau of Meteorology (B.O.M) website, for Council records. 
• Undertake site inductions and monitor the activities of volunteers, external contractors, Work for the Dole participants and others coming onto the site to perform work. 
• Assist with street litter maintenance as required, including the removal of litter and rubbish from reserves and parks, roadsides, preschools, community buildings, street litter bins, other areas. 

Key Selection Criteria:  

Our ideal candidate will be able to show us the following. 

1. Proven ability to follow instructions and work according to established processes. 
2. Ability to undertake required duties in a safe manner, ensuring your own safety and that of others within the workplace. 
3. Well-developed customer service skills in order to present a confident and professional image to customers. 
4. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. 
5. Basic use of computers. 

How to Apply  

Visit our websitewww.wodonga.vic.gov.au/careers 

Use the “apply” button to commence your application. 

Applicants will be required to upload three documents.  

• A document addressing the key selection criteria as outlined above (support on how to address this criteria can be found here) 
• A brief cover letter 
• A current resume 

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following. 

• A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months) 
• A current driver’s licence 
• Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description (eg. first aid, CPR, WWCC, forklift). 

The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) might  also be required. 

If applicable, evidence regarding right to work in Australia will need to be presented. 

Enquiries 

Team Leader Recovery and Reuse - Scott Draper – 0479 182*** *******@wodonga.vic.gov.au  

Applications close11.59pm, 08 February, 2024. 

Position description below 

Wodonga Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. 

Wodonga Council is an equal opportunity employer and provides many benefits for staff, including: 

• Employee health and wellbeing programs; 
• Flexible work arrangements; 
• Learning and development; and, 
• Career pathways and opportunities. 

The organisation prides itself on having a positive and supportive culture. We are committed to ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow and enhance the skills of our staff.  We have a strong commitment to the council’s corporate values of trust, integrity, learning and respect. 

We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; people with a disability; people from any gender identity and sexuality orientation; and, people from every age, culture and ethnic background. 

If you have special needs that we can address to assist you to submit your application or to fully participate in the selection process, please contact us. 

We welcome applications from veterans and defence families. If you are a veteran and would like to discuss how your skills may transfer across, please contact us at **@wodonga.vic.gov.au.