Waste and Organics Operator 

• Permanent Full Time
• $63,908 per annum + super 

About Us

The Rural City of Wangaratta Organics Processing facility provides services to both locally and to neighbouring Councils, with a state-of-the-art facilities, plant and equipment. Join us and become part of a dedicated team committed to maximising recycling opportunities through dedicated, resource recovery practices and innovation.

Are you passionate about the environment and eager to make a difference? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Waste and Organics Operator to join our dynamic team! This is your opportunity to play a vital role in enhancing sustainability and improving waste management operations.

We are seeking candidates with:

• A passion for sustainable waste management.
• A full manual vehicle driver’s license – essential.
• Experience in operation of agricultural equipment or heavy plant (preferred but not essential)
• A great attitude and enthusiasm and willingness to learn. 
• Good communications skills.
• Ability to follow organisational policies and procedures.
• A physical capacity to undertake manual work.

Candidates will be offered: 

• Full training and ongoing support for you to successfully obtain a number of licenses: heavy rigid truck licence, loader etc.
• A key understanding of municipal waste management practices. 
• High standards of safety compliance in a modern well-resourced recycling facility with state-of-the-art technology.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Learning and development opportunities

For Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Brian Bowman, Team Leader - Landfill, Organics and Kerbside on 0419 398 612.

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 2 September 2024, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer.  Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.  In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children.  These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check. 

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

• Your current contact details;
• A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
• A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
• A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
• Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.