If you're not afraid to get your hands dirty, this is the job for you! 

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of service, support and maintenance in the operation of Council’s waste and resource recovery facilities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Operate and maintain plant to complete routine waste management tasks, under limited direction, and in compliance with Environment Protection Authority (EPA) standards
• Screen and sort incoming waste accurately to minimise quantities directed to the landfill and ensure that all materials are deposited in site specific locations including recyclable/reusable or specific waste deposits – inert waste, putrescible waste, asbestos, etc
• Take appropriate remedial action if necessary, to ensure compliance with EPA requirements and licence conditions for the landfill
  
• Provide efficient and effective administrative support including maintaining accurate records of all incoming waste and outgoing recyclable and reusable material, receipt of monies and daily balancing using current gatehouse software
• Report to senior staff any infringements related to Council’s policies for landfill and transfer station operations 

About You

We are looking for a motivated team player with a 'can do' attitude. Someone who has -

• Experience in the operation of heavy plant and machinery to undertake routine Waste Management tasks
• A safety-first focus and the ability to use initiative 
• Flexibility in their approach to completing tasks and supporting their team

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

• Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
• Nationally accredited certificate of competency for LL – Front End Loader
• Nationally accredited certificate of competency for LE – Excavator
• SafeWork High Risk Licence for LF – Forklift
• Current Class HR Driver Licence

About the Role

Full time: 76-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $56,217 to $64,651 + 11.5% super

Role Description: Click Here

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 15 December 2024

Contact: Malcolm Massey, Overseer Waste Management - 0436 609 412 (during business hours)

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.

About Richmond Valley

The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands. 

Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.

We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley, and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.

Please visit Working With Us for more detail regarding benefits Richmond Valley Council has to offer and here for more information about the Regional Job Precincts.

Our Values

Integrity and Passion

The Way We Do Business

We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together

To Apply

1. Please review the role description, outlining the key responsibilities and requirements of the role.
2. We encourage you to speak with the contact person listed above to understand whether this is the right role for you.
3. Complete the questions below, demonstrating your skill, experience and interpersonal suitability for the role. Click "Next".
4. Attach your resume. (You may also attach a cover letter).  The names of your documents should not contain any characters other than letters, numbers and spaces. Click "Next".
5. Review your application to ensure everything is correct. Click "Confirm" to submit your application.