Domestic/ Green Waste Casual : 521366

Please view the below documents for this position:

• Position Description
• Inherent Requirements
• Benefits 

• Make a significant contribution within the Operations department by maintaining the city’s population of Council owned waste bins by carrying out waste collection duties as directed without risk to yourself or others
• Maintain Councils population of mobile general rubbish and Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) bins, working with the Business Support Officer to order and restock the supply
• Maintain the bin storage area in an orderly and clean manner
• Communicate with residents/retailers to ensure new bins are picked up, delivered and maintained
• Reporting back feedback to administration and management teams to initiate bin maintenance or rectification processes as required
• Depot duties include vehicle maintenance checks, reporting vehicle faults, cleaning and wash down.
• Receive bins at Councils depot, assemble bins for delivery and repair bins as required
• Install bin tactile symbols as required
• Coordinate and manage bins for Council events
• Consistently stocktake the bin inventory and spare parts stored at the Depot and arrange for the recycling of unusable stock
• For returned bins in good condition, wash and repair bins for reuse
• Undertake audits for the type and quantity of bins at a property as required

This is a great role for someone who is a positive team player looking to work outdoors and take pride in contributing to the presentation of community areas.

​​​​​This is a Casual position with an hourly rate of $44.77 per hour inclusive of leave and superannuation.

• Skills in operating a waste collection vehicle and forklift (or similar) in a safe and efficient manner
• Understanding of the occupational health and safety requirements in the waste collection industry
• Capacity to safely perform a variety of physical tasks and maintain awareness of basic exercises for the purpose of preparing before the commencement of a collection run
• Skills to enable effective communication with management, staff and customers with regards to information needs
• Precision driving skills to complete tasks comfortably and confidently
• Ability to positively contribute to a team environment and be a productive team member as well as being able to work in an individual capacity.
• Flexibility to ensure targets are met within adequate timelines
• Proven ability to work safely with an outdoor works environment
• Knowledge of safe Manual Handling Techniques and Occupational Health and Safety standards
• Current Victorian Heavy Rigid Licence (or greater)
• Current Victorian Forklift Licence or the ability to obtain
• Basic knowledge of use of hand tools
• Skills in operating a waste collection vehicle and forklift (or similar) in a safe and efficient manner

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Enquiries

For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Sofia Myers Waste Management Coordinator on ******@stonnington.vic.gov.au 

For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333. 

Submitting your application 
In your cover letter, we invite you to demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the requirements outlined in the Position Description, and to share what draws you to the opportunity to work with the City of Stonnington 

The City of Stonnington is a child-safe, equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of offerings available for our people, have a look at “Why Stonnington”.