About us
The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.
With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.
Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.
About the role
This position is a full time role in the Waste Services team, based at the Surf Beach Waste Management Facility. The successful candidate will be required to competently operate a compactor at Council’s Waste Management facilities and provide a multi-skilled tip attendance service at Council’s waste depots.
Your main duties will include:

• Operating a compactor and other plant to maintain the landfill site.
• Maintain plant in a clean condition and carry out routine servicing of plant.
• Monitor and maintain leachate and stormwater drains.
• Undertake litter pick up around site.
• Provide customer service concerning Council’s waste operations and fees.
• Assist with the sales and resource recovery operations at the Buy Back Centre.
• Operate hand tools and machinery.
• Operate weighbridge.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $2,734.92 to $2,951.23 gross per fortnight comprising:

• $2,354.96 to $2,548.96 base salary
• $97.88 Adverse Working Conditions allowance
• $282.08 to $304.39 superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Appointment to this position is subject to the following:

• A satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check.
• Medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position.

What we offer
We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.
Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

About you
The ideal candidate will have experience in maintaining and safely operating a compactor, including working on elevated or steep ground and work to levels. You will be confident across a range of plant items and be across completing important workplace documentation. You will also need to demonstrate the following:

• Experience in operating a forklift and hand tools and machinery.
• Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly in accordance with Award provisions.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Evan Brooks on 0409 014 225.
To apply for this position, please go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.
Applications close: 11.00pm Sunday 22 September 2024.
Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature – meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance.
Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:
As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.
Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.
Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance .