Multi Purpose Labourer Waste Operations

October 23, 2024

Richmond Valley Council

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FULL TIME

Join the RVC Waste and Resource Recovery team

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of service 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 material 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
Provide efficient and effective administrative support including maintaining accurate records of all incoming material and outgoing recyclable and reusable material, receipt of monies and daily balancing
Report any infringements to Council’s policies for landfill and transfer station operations.

About You

We are looking for a motivated individual with a safety-first focus. You are -

A strong communicator
Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
Able to work well within a small team and autonomously

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

Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
Class C Driver Licence
Safe Work approved High Risk Licence for LF - Forklift

About the Role

Full time: 76-hour fortnight
Salary: Range from $53,180 to $61,157 pa + 11.5% super
Role Description: Click Here
Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 10 November 2024
Contact: Malcolm Massey, Overseer Waste Management - 0436 609 412
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

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available