Field Officer Waste Services

City of Greater Geelong; Geelong; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Geelong is seeking a full-time Waste Services Officer to join their team. The role involves hands-on work to ensure effective waste management, conducting inspections, and providing exceptional service to the community. Ideal candidates will have repair skills, a current Victorian driver's license, and be ready to work collaboratively in the field. This is an opportunity to contribute to a cleaner, greener city.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a team member in area of expertise.
• Ability to manage planning and organizing of own work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections and audits for waste collection services.
• Record and maintain accurate data in customer management systems.
• Plan and organize daily tasks and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Repair and maintenance skills

Ability to use IT tablets in the field

Education

Current Victorian Drivers Licence

Current Working with Children Check

Job description

About The Role

In this role, you will be part of a team that keeps our city clean, green and running smoothly. You’ll play a hands‑on role in delivering high‑quality waste and recycling services across the community — from inspecting and maintaining litter bins to supporting kerbside collection operations. Every day brings variety as you respond to service requests, help resolve issues, and ensure our residents and businesses receive exceptional service. If you’re someone who takes pride in practical work, enjoys being out in the field, and wants to contribute to a more sustainable future for our city, this is an opportunity to make a difference you can see!

Work type: Permanent Full Time.

Classification: Band 3 commencing at $68,775 pa plus super.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections, audits, deliveries, retrievals and repairs for commercial, public place, and residential bins to support effective waste collection services.
• Record and maintain accurate data in the City’s customer and request management systems.
• Conduct volume and presentation audits to ensure bin cleanliness, proper use, and compliance with service standards.
• Deliver letters, notices and apply bin stickers to support communication with residents and businesses.
• Plan and organise daily tasks efficiently, maintaining appropriate stock levels and are equipped for fieldwork.
• Work collaboratively and safely, building positive relationships, following City values, and contributing to continuous improvement and workplace safety.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have the opportunity to put your repair and maintenance skills into action, working hands‑on as a practical problem‑solver and handyman. You’ll enjoy a physically active role, performing tasks that make a real difference in keeping our city clean and well‑maintained, while following Occupational Health and Safety guidelines to work safely and effectively.

Essential Experience

• to use IT tablets in the field.
• Ability to manage the planning and organising of own work schedule to meet priorities for allocated work and proactive repairs.
• Ability to provide accurate documentation for completed tasks information, which may be paper based, or use mobile tablet/phone.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to gain cooperation from residents and business clients and the ability to follow instructions, demonstrate basic writing and speaking skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proven experience as a team member in area of expertise.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check (employee).
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

Child Safety Responsibilities

We are committed to being a child‑safe organisation and have zero‑tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City

From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Matt Goulter | Team Leader Waste Contract Management | 5272 4717 | [e-mail]

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To obtain a copy of the position description, please visit https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/default.aspx