Solo Operator (Waste Collection)

• 2 x Permanent full-time positions available!
• 5.15 am start - Monday to Friday, with a group task finish. A group task allows an early finish if all waste collection activities are complete across the group.
• Five rest days per year in addition to other entitlements
• Generous leave benefits and work-life balance
• Based at Operations Depot, Bellfield VIC

Join Our Waste Management Team as Solo Operators at Banyule City Council.

Banyule City Council 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:

The Solo Operator is responsible for independently servicing the community safely and efficiently. This will include the safe and efficient provision of waste services to the community, including households, businesses, commercial premises, parks, and hard waste.

Assist the Council in achieving waste reduction and recovery targets and corporate environmental goals, including assistance with contamination management.

Skills, experience and certificates:

Qualifications and Experience

• Heavy rigid truck licence essential.
• Demonstrated experience in collection of household garbage/recycling/organics, commercial, parks waste, dump rubbish and hard waste and operating a side and rear loader.
• History of safe and competent operation of vehicles.
• Work Health and Safety awareness and understanding.
• Commitment to high ethical standards

Supports Productive Working Relationships

• Ability to work closely with team members to achieve results and operate as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, value and respond to different personal styles and to treat people with respect and courtesy.

Communicates with Influence

• Ability to communicate messages clearly and concisely with other team members and customers (internal and external)
• Demonstrated ability to listen to and consider different ideas and discuss issues without getting personal or aggressive.
• Basic computer skills

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

• Current heavy rigid truck licence (HR)
• 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 Brad Jones Tel (03) 9490 4527 or Showkat Akber Tel (03) 9490 4384 for a confidential conversation.

Applications close: Monday, 28 October 2024 t 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 employment@banyule.vic.gov.au.

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
• Five rest days per year in addition to other entitlements
• 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.