Permanent Full-time opportunity Multiple positions available.
Work a 9-day fortnight!
Generous leave entitlements The Operations Department is responsible for providing a range of services to Council including the collection of waste and recyclable materials from within the municipality, waste management policy and waste education, the operation of the Banyule Waste Recovery Centre, mechanical sweeping of roads and footpaths, inspection, cleaning and maintenance of pits and drains, management of water harvesting and water sensitive urban design facilities, clearance of litter bins from shopping centres, cleaning of Council's toilet blocks and barbeques, the management of Council's plant and Fleet and maintenance of Council infrastructure that includes roads, footpaths, shared trails, signs and street furniture.
About the role: In this position, you will be responsible for: Delivery of efficient and effective operation of the Waste Recovery Centre services and waste transport operations in accordance with policies, procedures and laws.
Delivery of safe and proper work practices are adhered to in accordance with current OH&S legislation and relevant industry standards.
Delivery of excellence in customer experience.
Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the Operations Depot.
Skills, experience and certificates: Willingness and capacity to work in a hands-on outdoor role in the waste industry.
Willingness and capacity to frequently work on weekends, and public holidays on a rostered basis as well as occasional weekday early starts.
Willingness and capacity to enter a restricted space and use working at heights equipment.
Demonstrated ability to adhere to organisational values and the Code of Conduct, always act professionally and operate within the boundaries of organisational processes and legal and public policy constraints.
Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety practices Organisational skills and ability to plan your own work to assist other team members to work safely and efficiently.
Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Effective communication skills for engaging with customers.
Experience in the receipt of and handling of monies at the point of sale.
Basic computer and systems skills sufficient to use email, use OHS software on tablet computers, computerised industrial machinery, and operate EFTPOS and weighbridge software.
Essential: Drive Heavy Combination (HC) vehicle Operate Forklift Operate backhoe/front-end loader Drive a Class C vehicle.
Competent in undertaking routine maintenance on machinery and mobile plant.
Mandatory Pre-Employment screening: Functional Capacity Assessment Police Check How to apply: For more information about this position please view the position description.
To discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Showkat Akber Tel: (03) 9490 4384 or Andrew Croft Tel: (03) 9490 4589 for a confidential conversation.
Applications close: Thursday, 7 November 2024 at 11:45 PM Why choose Banyule?
Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email ******.
Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion.
They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.
We offer: Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements Monthly and fortnightly RDO (depending on work area and full-time employment) 18 weeks of paid parental leave -primary carer.
2 weeks of paid parental leave – partner (Eligibility - An employee who has had 12 months continuous service) Study assistance (permanent employees) Award-winning learning and development opportunities Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders.
We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.
To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.
Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.
Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.
Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.
Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse.
All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon.
As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected.
Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.