Waste Services Officer

Scenic Rim Regional Council; Beaudesert; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Smoke-free workplace

Job summary

Scenic Rim Regional Council is seeking a Waste Services Officer to manage operations at transfer stations across the Beaudesert region. The role requires operating heavy equipment safely and directing the public on waste disposal procedures, with adherence to council criteria.

You will work within Infrastructure Services, supported by a 38-hour week and a base remuneration from the stated figure, plus superannuation contributions. Equal opportunity and smoke-free workplace policies apply.

Qualifications

• Current Front-End Loader / Backhoe (LL and LB Licence).
• Must hold a current card for 30215 Qld - Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) or National White Card (CPCCOHS1001A).
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle under a C Class Licence.
• Experience or familiarity with the waste industry or similar environment.
• Demonstrated substantial experience in the operation of heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Direct the public on correct refuse and recyclable placement and assess loads per waste acceptance criteria.
• Maintain waste transfer station surrounds in a tidy manner and ensure disposal in the correct location.
• Maintain safety at the site, ensuring the public do not enter restricted areas.
• Collect tipping fees in accordance with Council procedures.

Skills

Front-End Loader / Backhoe

C Class Licence

White Card / CPCCOHS1001A

General Safety Induction 30215

Waste industry experience

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Waste Services Officer

FULL TIME

INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

Scenic Rim Regional Council – Beaudesert QLD

The Scenic Rim is a region of opportunity surrounded by World Heritage-listed national parks and is well renowned for its breathtaking scenery, agricultural and tourism industries, whilst situated close to the major centres of Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, and the Gold Coast. At Scenic Rim Regional Council, we deliver community services and infrastructure to the region's population of approximately 50,000. With a diverse team exceeding 470 employees, we are committed to shaping a progressive future for our community through collaboration, integration, and innovation. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, and a workplace underpinned by shared ethos and values.

About this opportunity

As the Waste Services Officer, you will be required to undertake the operational responsibilities of Council's waste transfer stations and surrounds. Work will be required to be undertaken at any of Council's nominated landfill and waste transfer stations within the region.

Additionally, you’ll also …

• Direct the public on the correct placement of refuse and recyclable materials and the assessment of loads as per Council's waste acceptance criteria.
• Ensure the waste transfer station surrounds are maintained in a tidy manner and refuse is disposed of in the correct location. This includes all areas within the waste transfer station bounds, access roads and adjoining properties.
• Maintain safety on the waste transfer station, ensuring the public do not enter restricted areas, or attempt to scavenge.
• Collect tipping fees in accordance with Council procedures or as directed by the Senior Supervisor Resource Recovery Operations.

About you…

• Current Front-End Loader / Backhoe (LL and LB Licence).
• Must hold a current card for 30215 Qld - Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) or
• National White Card (CPCCOHS1001A).
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle under a C Class Licence.
• Experience or familiarity with the waste industry or similar environment.
• Demonstrated substantial experience in the operation of heavy equipment

What’s in it for you?

This position comes with a base remuneration from $104,698.70, working a 38hr week, and up to 13% employer superannuation contribution.

Council is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free work environment.