Address Multiple full-time, ongoing positions available
Be a part of our Waste Collections Team
$85,196 p/a plus super
A little bit about the role
Reporting to the Coordinator Waste Operations, you will be responsible for the collection of household waste, hard waste, recycle and food organic / green waste materials and to dispose of these materials.
You will operate Council plant and equipment and provide physical labour in the collection of household waste, hard waste, recycle and food organic / green waste materials. As a customer focused organisation, we require timely collection of all waste and recycle materials within the allocated rounds and retrieval of all spillages.
The role will assist waste staff in loading and unloading goods and waste materials into the collection vehicles and place stickers or cards on bins or in letter boxes where collection material does not meet Council requirements.
What are we looking for?
You will have demonstrated experience driving a heavy rigid vehicle (essential) and be able to use of a range of mechanical plant equipment.
Your excellent communication skills are essential to enable effective interaction with residents, supervisors and other employees. Your knowledge of safe lifting and manual handling practices and experience in the Waste industry is also required.
Qualifications & Employment Requirements
Australian driver’s license to drive a heavy rigid vehicle.
Demonstrated experience driving a heavy rigid vehicle.
Demonstrated experience in the use of a range of mechanical plant.
Physical ability to undertake manual labour.
Oral communication skills to enable effective interaction with residents, supervisors and other employees.
Knowledge of safe lifting and manual handling practices.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Satisfactory pre-employment medical check and to support a child safe organisation a current Employee Working with Children Clearance.
Want to know more?
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Position description
Our strategic blueprint
Boroondara Customer First Program
Employment requirements
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check.
All City of Boroondara employees must be fully vaccinated. Appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to provision of evidence of vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencement.
How to Apply
Please submit your application online by 11:59pm Sunday 4 February 2024.
For any further information please refer to the Position Description, or contact Wes Gunn on (03) 9278 4588 or wes.gunn@boroondara.vic.gov.au.
If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our Careers Website.
If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our careers website boroondara.vic.gov.au/careers
The City of Boroondara is committed to providing systems that are accessible to as many people as possible. We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or pcd@boroondara.vic.gov.au to allow us to help in any way we can.
Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some positions may require the incumbent to hold a Working with Children Check.
Working together
We are currently undertaking an exciting project that will see a transformation in the way we work and the way we serve our customers. Implementation of the Boroondara Customer First Program will provide a customer centric model of service delivery that includes technological innovation, process improvement and business system renewal - we value your input and look forward to our journey ahead.
