Kununurra Landfill Plant Operator

Kununurra Landfill Plant Operator

Permanent Role

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The East Kimberley is an extraordinarily beautiful and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of Western Australia, and is known as one of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world class fishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation, great food and friendly locals, and it is an amazing and very unique part of Australia.  The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles and abundant opportunities. 

Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing people who share the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Communication and Respect, these Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at SWEK.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Landfill Plant Operator to join our Operations Team to provide excellent customer services whilst undertaking plant operation tasks at the Kununurra Landfill site and assisting with landfill attendant services. This role is responsible for:

• Maximising the efficiency of the plant and machinery on all tasks;
• Constructing and maintaining landfill storm water swale drains, retention ponds and internal roads;
• Compacting waste at the landfill tip face, pushing up of waste and recyclable material and operating the water and hook lift trucks on a daily basis;
• Providing high quality customer service to residents, contractors and business owners at all times (face to face, via phone or in writing) in accordance with the Shire’s Customer Service Charter.

A Certificate III in Civil Construction and/or Waste Management, current Blue/White Construction Safety Card and unrestricted WA ‘HR’ Class Driver’s Licence are essential for this role, as is demonstrated experience in the safe operation and user maintenance of medium to large mechanical plant and experience and knowledge of waste site procedures and relevant legislation  You will have highly developed customer service skills, good time management skills, developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and a passion for safety in the workplace.

More information about the position and the requirements are in the Position Description at the bottom of this page.

Working for SWEK means that as an employee, in addition to a competitive salary, you will also enjoy:

• 6 weeks annual leave + 6 weeks leave loading
• 11% superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further 3%
• Generous annual rewards for service 
• Generous allowances
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses
• 11 public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' per year
• Flexible working arrangements including access to rostered days off 
• Shire provided work uniforms and PPE
• Opportunities for training and development
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services

We are offering a remuneration package inclusive of allowances and Superannuation of up to $90,000 (dependent on skills and experience) per annum.

APPLY NOW!

If you are ready to be part of our diversely talented team to build your future with an organisation that makes an impact, improves lives and inspires others please click the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of this page or contact Lincoln Heading, Manager Operations on 0418 946 525 or Steven McEvoy, Supervisor Operations on 0428 335 810 for a confidential discussion.

To be considered, you will need to submit a covering letter outlining your interest in the position and your ability to meet the Selection Criteria (maximum two pages), a current resume and any other required documentation. Successful applicants will be required to provide an acceptable National Police Clearance (dated within six months), complete a pre-placement medical questionnaire with Drugs and Alcohol Screening and undertake a pre-employment function test.

Applications will be accepted until 11.45PM, Sunday 5/5/2024

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley, values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse cultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and all age groups to apply.

However, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement - acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance prior to interview stage of the recruitment process.

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- 4226 - Position Description -Landfill Plant Operator (Kununurra) April 2024.pdf