Reference: 2214
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Salary Range: $24 - $30
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
The Waste Services Team operates under the Sustainability department within the Support Services Division. The in-house service is responsible for the collection, movement and management of Austin Health's waste streams including general, recycling and clinical waste. The team also plays a key role in reducing waste and identifying and implementing new initiatives.
About the roleWaste Services operates within the Sustainability department and is responsible for providing services and support to Austin Health staff to create a healthier environment for healthier people. Primarily the role involves oversight and management of waste collection services across Austin Health sites, increasing staff awareness and participation of sustainability initiatives, and developing, supporting, and implementing strategies to achieve incremental reduction of environmental impacts.
A regular day will see you:
Collect and move waste from key collection points (may include driving Austin Health operated vehicles).Internal and external stakeholder engagement.About youAs the Waste Services Officer, you will have excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to Austin Health values: Our Actions Show We Care, We Bring Our Best, Together We Achieve, We Shape the Future. You will bring energy, drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
To be successful in this role, you will bring with you:
Ability to work unsupervisedAbility to work in a team environment and take initiativeKnowledge of waste generation processesWorking at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packagingA suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing programMentoring and career development opportunitiesOnsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclistsWork with us!We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager Sarah Bandey, ******
Application Closing Date: 13 December 2024 To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Austin Health job application system.
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