At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in waste management operations and provide top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join the Ballina Shire Council team for a meaningful role.
- Benefits: Enjoy full-time hours, supportive team, and immediate start.
- Other info: Great opportunity for hands-on work in a dynamic outdoor environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on environmental sustainability and community services.
- Qualifications: Must have HR licence and strong commitment to safety.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Ballina, NSW
Full-Time Hours | Rotating Roster Including Weekend Work
Attractive Hourly Rate
HR licences Required
Spinifex Recruiting is currently seeking a motivated and reliable
Waste Management Officer to join the team at Ballina Shire Council's Resource Recovery Centre.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, providing customer service, and contributing to the efficient operation of waste and recycling services within the local community.
About the Role
As a Waste Management Officer, you will assist in the day-to-day operations of the Resource Recovery Centre and Transfer Station, ensuring customers receive a high level of service while maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service to members of the public.
- Direct customers to appropriate waste disposal and recycling areas.
- Assist with the safe operation of the Transfer Station and Resource Recovery Centre.
- Operate plant and equipment in accordance with Council procedures.
- Undertake general labouring and site maintenance duties.
- Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the site.
- Assist with waste sorting and resource recovery activities.
- Ensure compliance with Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
- Complete operational records and documentation as required.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver efficient site operations.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have
- Current
- HR (Heavy Rigid) Driver Licence
(essential).
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work in an outdoor environment.
- Reliable work ethic and positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Previous experience in waste management, civil construction, labouring, transport, or a similar field is highly regarded.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Current Forklift Ticket.
- Experience operating plant and machinery.
- White Card.
- Experience working in a waste management, resource recovery, construction, or local government environment.
- Weighbridge experience.
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to work with Ballina Shire Council.
- Supportive team environment.
- Ongoing full-time hours.
- Meaningful role contributing to environmental sustainability and community services.
- Immediate start available for the right candidate.
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Waste Labourer employer: Spinifex Recruiting
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