Transfer Station Attendant PT

Transfer Station Attendant

 

• Permanent Part Time
• $39.17 per hour + super 

Who are we?

Rural City of Wangaratta is a progressive organisation with a focus on supporting its staff and taking care of its customers. We are nestled in the heart of the high country in Victoria surrounded by great places to work, live, rest and play. We are close to cities, snow, bush and within easy reach of other states and a regional airport.

The Opportunity 

Council is seeking part-time applicants for the role of Waste Service Operator - Transfer Station Attendant (x 3). The position operates on a rotating roster of a minimum 19 hours per week with some work required on weekends and public holidays. Waste Service Operators (Transfer Station Attendants) assist with the day-to-day operations of the Rural City of Wangaratta (RCoW) Transfer Station Networks (Wangaratta, Eldorado, Markwood, Moyhu) in accordance with Council requirements and best practice guidelines. This role is primarily aimed at assisting residents and small to medium business within the municipality maximise the amount of recyclable material diverted from the waste stream to recycling. Knowledge of Waste Transfer Station operations is highly desirable, however applicants demonstrating a willingness to learn and a proven commitment to the provision of courteous and professional customer service will be considered highly.

Why work for Rural City of Wangaratta?

As a team member of Wangaratta Children's Services Centre, you will gain access to a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Being part of an inclusive, supportive and nurturing team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support you in achieving your career goals
• Corporate benefits, including flu injections, reduced gym membership, amongst others
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support
• Paid Parental Leave
• Option to purchase additional annual leave (for permanent full time and part time employees

For Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Sean Ginnivan - Waste Management Coordinator on s.ginnivan@wangaratta.vic.gov.au. 

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 6th May 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.

Position Description - 1501 - Transfer Station Attendant July 2022.pdf