Waste Operator

Council is seeking a suitably qualified applicant to fill the permanent full-time role of Waste Operator.

Reporting directly to the Waste Management Coordinator, this position is responsible for completing the collection of household mobile garbage bins, street litter bins and/or commercial trade waste bins within the City of Broken Hill as well as drive/operate Council’s loader and other Waste Services machinery for the purpose of effective landfill operations as required by EPA guidelines and Council’s Landfill Environmental Management plan. The position has direct interaction with the public and provides direction to users and the highest level of customer service.

Job Description

Responsible for completing the collection of household mobile garbage bins within the City of Broken Hill as well as drive/operate Council loader and other Waste Services machinery for the purpose of effective Waste facility operations as required by EPA guidelines and Council’s ‘Landfill Environmental Management’ plan.  The position has some interaction with the public and requires the highest level of customer service and may provide direction and answer queries.

Desired Skills and Experience

We are seeking a highly motivated employee who will work as part of our Waste Services team to complete waste collection and achieve landfill and waste compliance for the city. You should possess an interest in environmentally sustainable practices and enjoy physically working in an outdoor environment. The successful candidate will have to be competent in operating heavy machinery including but not limited to loader, tipper and Waste Compactor truck, have relevant work experience and be able to work effectively in a team and independently as required.

The ideal candidate will possess and be able to demonstrate the following:

• A ‘can do’ attitude focused on delivering outcomes.
• Commitment to a strong values culture and preparedness to ‘Play your Role’.
• Commitment to a safe and healthy workplace.
• Commitment to embracing Council's Customer Service framework and to ‘Think like the Customer’.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and embracing change.
• Have a commitment to the liveability of our community.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• Generous Award Conditions including 5 weeks annual leave
• Paid Long Service Leave after 5 years continuous service
• Corporate Health and Wellbeing programs
• Employee growth and development opportunities
• Salary packaging options
• Social Clubs

Terms and Conditions of Employment:

• Ordinary Hours of work shall be no more than 76 hours per fortnight.
• The ordinary hours of work for employees engaged in Waste Services shall be between Monday and Sunday. As such, you will be required to work a span of hours and penalty rates will apply for Saturday and Sunday work as per the Broken Hill Consent Award.
• All other conditions are as per the Award.

Job reference: Please see attached Position Description - Waste Operator - BHCC-WST-04

Any questions about the role can be directed to Council’s Waste and Sustainability Manager on (08) 80803177.

To apply for this role, Click Here and provide Council with a two-page (max.) cover letter that focuses on how you meet the essential requirements of the role and demonstrates your successes in previous roles, and an up to date CV with at least two current referees.

Applications close Friday 10 November 2023 at 5pm.

Broken Hill City Council promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. People from indigenous backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require any adjustments to assist you with your application or would like to discuss the position further, please contact Council’s People and Culture Department on (08) 8080 3346 or (08) 80803342.

Please note that the selection process can commence before the closing date and that the preferred candidate can be selected based on application and referee checks only.