Join the RVC Resource Recovery team 

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of service, support and maintenance in the operation of Council’s resource recovery facilities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Operate and maintain plant to complete routine resource recovery tasks under limited direction, and in compliance with Environment Protection Authority (EPA) standards
• Daily management of the Nammoona landfill, optimising the consumption of landfill airspace using specialist software, and development of a filling plan
• Ensure compliance with the Landfill Environment Management Plan, Operational Management Plan, EPA Environmental Protection Licence, Council’s strategic objectives and best practice guidelines. Take remedial action as necessary
• Screen and sort incoming material to minimise quantities directed to landfill. Ensure that each material is deposited in the appropriate location
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of initiatives and services provided by the role and team to ensure effective, efficient and safe delivery of objectives and maximise use of resources
• Contribute to a positive safety culture. Ensure a safe workplace for our staff and the community by monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, legislation, specifications, projects plans, and any other documentation required

About You

We are looking for a motivated individual with strong communication skills and a safety-first focus. You are -

• Continuously looking for ways to provide the best outcome for our staff and our community
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Able to juggle competing priorities while keeping work sites safe and compliant
• Able to work well within a team as well as autonomously

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

• Certificate III in Waste Management/Civil Construction or equivalent and three years experience in a related environment
• Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
• Class HR Driver Licence
• Nationally accredited certificate or competency for Self-Propelled Compactor
• Nationally accredited certificate or proven competency for LL – Front End Loader
• Nationally accredited certificate or proven competency for LE – Excavator 

About the Role

Full time: 76-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $60,642 to $69,737 pa + 11% super

Role Description:Click Here

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 5 May 2024

Contact: Malcolm Massey, Overseer Waste Management - 0436 609 412

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.

About Richmond Valley

The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands. 

Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.

We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley, and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.

Please visit Working With Us for more detail regarding benefits Richmond Valley Council has to offer and here for more information about the Regional Job Precincts.

Our Values

Integrity and Passion

The Way We Do Business

We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together

To Apply

PLEASE NOTE:

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document and then copy and paste these into the fields below.

1. Please review the role description, outlining the key responsibilities and requirements of the role.
2. We encourage you to speak with the contact person listed above to understand whether this is the right role for you.
3. Complete the questions below, demonstrating your skill, experience and interpersonal suitability for the role. Click "Next".
4. Attach your resume. (You may also attach a cover letter).  The names of your documents should not contain any characters other than letters, numbers and spaces. Click "Next".
5. Review your application to ensure everything is correct. Click "Confirm" to submit your application.