Waste Facility Worker

The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 450 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the City of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to a more diverse workforce and promote diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Status: Casual

Salary range: $39.83 - $45.33 per hour dependent on skills, qualifications and experience – inclusive of casual loading

Job Description

The City of Albany’s Waste Facility is looking for experienced and customer focused individuals to take up Waste Facility Worker roles. The City of Albany’s Waste Facility is looking for experienced, driven and customer focused individuals to take up Waste Facility Worker roles.

Reporting to the Waste Facility Leading Hand this role will see you responsible for safely and responsibly operating plant and equipment, undertaking manual tasks and make a positive contribution to the waste facility function whilst respecting fellow staff and the community.          

Desired Skills and Experience

Successful candidates will need to possess;

• The ability to listen, relate well with others and adapt to different audiences;
• Basic oral, written and numeracy skills;
• Basic computer skills;
• Physical fitness, capable of undertaking manual labour;
• Experience as a machine operator;
• Experience working in a waste facility or similar (desirable) and
• Certificate III in Waste Management or equivalent (desirable)

If you meet the above requirements, have experience working in a similar position and are passionate about working for the City of Albany, please apply.

About Us: The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 450 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the City of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to a more diverse workforce and promote diversity and equal opportunity employment.

What We Offer: The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Discounted ALAC Memberships
• Volunteering support
• Employee assistance program
• Generous study assistance
• Employee recognition program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

Interested? Please review full job information kit listed below for employment conditions, and how to lodge and application.

• Position Description
• Conditions and How to Apply
• Advice to Applicants 

Please refer to the linked Conditions and How to Apply document and Position Descriptions for further details on requirements for each level and what should be covered in your application.

If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process please contact People and Culture at peopleandculture@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3110.

Role related queries should be directed to Colin Hyde, Coordinator Waste Operations at colin.hyde@albany.wa.gov.auor on 6820 3917.  

Deadline: Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 16 July 2024

The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.