Solo Operator

• Permanent full time opportunity
• Generous leave benefits
• Work life balance

Banyule City Council's Operations Department is responsible for providing a range of services to Council including the collection of waste and recyclable materials from within the municipality and the Banyule Waste Recovery Centre, mechanical sweeping of roads & footpaths, inspection and maintenance of pits and drains, clearance of litter bins from shopping centres and litter bins, cleaning of council's toilet blocks and barbeques and the management of Council's Plant and Fleet.

Your role:

You will ensure the efficient collection of household garbage/recycling/organics, commercial waste, parks waste and bundle branch collection. Your passion for ensuring a safe workplace and community as well as taking pride in assuring equipment is maintained and in good condition will be highly desirable.

This role commences at 5.15am with a group task finish, working 38 hours per week.

Skills and experience:

• Current heavy rigid truck licence (HR)
• Experience operating a side and rear loader (desirable)
• Experience in operation of a side loading waste collection vehicle is required
• Experience in collection of household garbage/recycling/organics, commercial, parks waste, dump rubbish and hard waste
• Work Health and Safety awareness and understanding
• Commitment to high ethical standards
• Proficient in the use of two-way radio communication systems
• History of safe and competent operation of vehicles

Mandatory pre-employment screening:

• Mandatory COVID 19 vaccination certificate
• Functional Capacity Assessment
• Working with Children's Check
• Police Check
• Driver's Licence

How to apply:

For more information about this position please download a copy of the position description. Please contact Brad Jones or Marie Maximiano - (03) 8673 4*** for more information regarding the position.

To apply, please include your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close: Sunday 31 March at 11.45PM

Why choose Banyule?

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email **********@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Our Values: Our employees align their career with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

We offer:

• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements.
• Monthly and fortnightly RDO options (depending on work area).
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Study assistance.
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities.
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child safe organisation and committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.

Covid-19 Vaccination requirements: In accordance with Banyule's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy, this position requires you to be vaccinated against Covid-19. If your application is successful and you are shortlisted for this role, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.