Resource Recovery Officer

Kyogle Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyogle Council is seeking a motivated Resource Recovery Officer to join our Planning and Community Development team. Based at the Kyogle Waste Facility, with work at transfer stations, this role contributes to safe, efficient and environmentally responsible waste management services.

You will support the Senior Resource Recovery Officer, supervise staff and contractors, operate the landfill weighbridge, assist with monitoring and reporting, and help maintain high safety and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of Council’s waste management facilities and resources to ensure safe, efficient and effective operations.
• Supervise waste facility staff, contractors and members of the public, ensuring activities are undertaken safely and effectively.
• Operate the Kyogle landfill weighbridge and associated computer systems, maintain accurate records and collect fees and charges.
• Assist with environmental monitoring and compliance with EPL and environmental management requirements.
• Operate plant and equipment safely and efficiently, including loaders, compactors, forklifts and hook/lift trucks where licensed or competent.
• Maintain waste facilities and surrounding areas in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
• Assist with resource recovery reporting, waste surveys, environmental monitoring and other internal and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist with reviewing and improving waste management policies, procedures and practices.
• Assist with grant applications and waste management projects.
• Respond to enquiries and provide information to the public visiting Council’s waste facilities.
• Participate in regional and state waste management meetings and collaborate with other professionals to improve outcomes.
• Assist compliance officers with illegal dumping and animal control matters when required.
• Promote and maintain a positive team culture focused on safety, performance, continuous improvement and quality customer service.

Job description

Kyogle Council is seeking a motivated and dedicated Resource Recovery Officer to join our Planning and Community Development team.

Based at the Kyogle Waste Facility, with work also undertaken at the Woodenbong, Bonalbo and Mallanganee transfer stations, this role provides an opportunity to play an important part in the safe, efficient and environmentally responsible delivery of Council’s waste management services.

Position Overview:

As a Resource Recovery Officer, you will support the Senior Resource Recovery Officer in coordinating Council’s waste management operations and resources.

You will provide frontline leadership at Council’s waste facilities, supervise staff and contractors, operate the Kyogle landfill weighbridge, assist with environmental monitoring and reporting, and ensure facilities are maintained to a high standard and operate safely and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

This is a career-graded position, providing opportunities for progression as you develop your skills, qualifications and experience in waste management and resource recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the coordination of Council’s waste management facilities and resources to ensure safe, efficient and effective operations.
• Supervise waste facility staff, contractors and members of the public, ensuring activities are undertaken safely and effectively.
• Operate the Kyogle landfill weighbridge and associated computer systems, maintain accurate records and collect fees and charges.
• Assist with environmental monitoring and compliance with the facility’s Environment Protection Licence (EPL) and environmental management requirements.
• Operate small and large items of plant and equipment safely and efficiently, including loaders, compactors, forklifts and hook/lift trucks where appropriately licensed or competent.
• Maintain waste facilities and surrounding areas in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
• Assist with resource recovery reporting, waste surveys, environmental monitoring and other internal and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist with reviewing and improving waste management policies, procedures and operational practices.
• Assist with grant applications and waste management projects.
• Respond to enquiries and provide information to members of the public visiting Council’s waste facilities.
• Participate in regional and state waste management meetings and collaborate with other waste management professionals to improve outcomes.
• Assist compliance officers with illegal dumping and animal control matters when required.
• Promote and maintain a positive team culture focused on safety, performance, continuous improvement and quality customer service.

About you:

We are looking for someone who is practical, reliable and committed to providing high-quality waste management services to the community.

You will demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety and environmental protection.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Good communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with members of the public, contractors and colleagues.
• The ability to supervise and support staff and promote safe and effective work practices.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan, prioritise and respond to changing operational requirements.
• A willingness to learn, develop your skills and contribute ideas for improving waste management services.
• Personal accountability, integrity and a commitment to following legislation, policies and procedures.

Kyogle Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, people living with disabilities and indigenous Australians.