AddressWe are currently seeking two self-motivated and suitably licensed Waste Services Operators on a 6 month contract to provide effective and efficient delivery of all Waste Service activities at Council. Our Waste Service activities operate across a seven-day rostered agreement and may include weekend and public holiday work.
Working within the Environment and Waste Services unit, these roles will be required to:
- Assist and advise the public in the disposal of waste;
- Process waste transactions as required during the operating hours of the Waste Management Centre;
- Maintain, deliver and repair mobile garbage bins; and
- Operate a single operator side load waste collection vehicles used to provide Council’s waste collection service.
To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description
Remuneration:$1,805.30 per week which includes all penalty rates and allowances as per the Agreement.
Why Work for us?You will be located in the picturesque Hunter Valley which is just 120 kilometres north of Sydney and 40 kilometres west of Newcastle. Our region is well renowned as Australia's oldest wine producing region and has a tourism industry worth an estimated $521 million.
Working at Cessnock City Council you will have access to a wide range of benefits and options to help you balance your work/life commitments. These include;
- Two 6 month temporary positions available
- Full-time 38 hours per week in accordance with the Waste Services Roster
- 11% superannuation
- Free parking on-site
- Fabulous location in the picturesque Hunter Valley!
Who to Contact:
Timothy Bezzina, Waste Service and Resource Recovery Coordinator on (02) 4993 4***
How to Apply:Please complete the application form below and provide detailed responses to the questions which relate to the criteria within the position description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter. Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.
Pre-Employment Screening:Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.
About Us:At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.
We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.
There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact ***********@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.
