Warrumbungle Shire Council Baradine/Binnaway Transfer Station Officer

Department: Environment and Development Services

Reports to: Supervisor Waste & Landfill

Salary Range:$965 - $1,101 per 38 hour week + penalty loading for weekend work, superannuation and RDO every 4 weeks

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran. 

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. We are an EEO Employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. 

Benefits of working for Council

Council are committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including:

• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• RDO every 4 weeks
• Support for training and professional development
• Access to a fleet vehicle for work purposes
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay

The Position

The Baradine/Binnaway Transfer Station Officer is responsible for opening and supervising public use of the Baradine and Binnaway Transfer Stations during the designated opening hours. When not supervising at Baradine and Binnaway Transfer Stations, the position will be sorting recycling at the Coonabarabran Material Handling Facility. This position will work Saturday - Sunday and Tuesday - Thursday each week. 

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Essential Requirements

• Commitment to Council’s Mission, Values and Code of Conduct
• Understanding of work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace and commitment to a positive contribution to WHS in the workplace and compliance with Council and legislative requirements
• Current Class C driver’s licence
• Sound oral and written communication skills
• Ability to operate different small plant and equipment
• Experience in cash taking and reconciliation
• Occupational Health and Safety Construction Induction Certificate (“whitecard”)
• Sound verbal and written communication skills required to:
  • Communicate effectively with members of the public,
  • Complete risk assessments and timesheets

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of Recycle Centre operations
• Knowledge of Council schedule of fees
• Knowledge of waste management recycling principles
• Demonstrated experience in handling difficult customers and conflict resolution

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.

Applications close at 11.00pm Sunday 23 June 2024.

For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.

How to apply

Please provide sufficient detail in your answers to the questions as this information is used to assess your suitability for interview.

1. Scroll down and complete the fields below. Note: Fields marked with a red asterisk* are mandatory.
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3. Attach your resume, covering letter and copies of your qualifications
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5. Review your application and click ‘Confirm’ to submit your completed application

You will receive an email acknowledgement to confirm receipt of your application. You will receive email notifications regarding the status of your application. It is important that you regularly check your email to ensure you do not miss any notifications from Council.