Waste Collection Officer

Job No: BRC532
Location: Bathurst

About the role

Bathurst Regional Council is currently seeking a Waste Collection Officer to join the Waste Management Centre Team.

The Waste Collection Officer's main purpose is to drive and operate a waste collection vehicle, collecting waste from households in Bathurst, consistent with applicable statutes, regulations and council policies. The position will also be required to undertake duties relevant to the role within the Waste Management Centre as directed. 

This position will report directly to the Waste Collection Team Leader. 

 Key Requirements

  • HR drivers licence
  • Demonstrated basic mechanical and maintenance knowledge  
  • Proven experience in operating tipping trucks
  • Proven experience in the operation of lifting equipment 
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook 
  • A strong commitment to quality customer service with a culture of continuous improvement 

 What we can offer

  • Work/Life Balance 
  • Rostered day off every third week
  • Generous leave entitlements 
  • Corporate gym membership
  • Employee education assistance
  • Access to training and professional development opportunities
  • Access to confidential employee assistance programo confidential employee assistance program

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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

Salary: $1,044.00 to $1,096.90 per week + adverse working conditions level 2 allowance of $48.94 per week + superannuation  

Position Status: Permanent Full-time  

Hours of work: 38 hours per week with an RDO every third week (must be available to work all public holidays)

Application closing date: Monday, 7 October 2024, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Kelvin Simmons - 0418 265 369

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. 

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia for the duration of this position to apply for this job. 

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About Bathurst Regional Council

Congratulations on taking the first step toward joining one of the Bathurst Region’s largest employers! Bathurst Regional Council employs over 400 staff in a diverse range of careers and provides a large range of services to our community. Working for Council is a stimulating and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be part of a team contributing to shaping the success and future of our Region.

Bathurst really is the best of both worlds – a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours from Sydney. Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement located just over 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Macquarie River. The region is conveniently located with effective transport links to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra and there is no shortage of things to see and do if you want to explore or take a lazy Sunday drive.