Trainee Resource Recovery (Civil Construction)

Richmond Valley Council is committed to creating opportunities in our community, we are proud of the trainees/apprentices that we have developed and grown. We are currently seeking interested applications for a Trainee in Resource Recovery to join our great team and assist in providing a high level of service, support and maintenance in the operation of Council's Resource Recovery facilities.  

In a Trainee, we look for:

• A team player with a 'can-do' attitude
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Someone with a safety-first focus
• Flexibility and reliability

What you can learn:

• Operate small plant and equipment
• Screen and sort incoming materials accurately to maximise quantities recovered and ensure additional materials are deposited appropriately
• Provide administration support 
• Contribute to the positive safety culture within the team and ensure a safe workplace for the team and community

While no prior experience is required, a genuine interest in construction and a willingness to learn is essential. We are committed to providing you with the necessary training and support to develop your skills and knowledge, so you can thrive in this role. You will undertake a Certificate III in Civil Construction.

Fixed term: 76-hour fortnight (Term Contract - 2 years)

Salary: Dependant on age, skill & experience + 11% super

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 3 March 2024

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

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

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