Casual General Hand

Esperance RoadWise Working Group; Casual; On-site; PEN 127,000 - 133,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Flexible work arrangements

Employee wellness initiatives

Job summary

The Shire of Esperance is seeking a Casual General Hand to support the Waste Facility operations at Wylie Bay. You will help ensure an efficient recycling process and provide a positive customer experience as part of a small, dedicated team.

Responsibilities include sorting recyclables to standard classifications, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting patrons with proper disposal. A pre-employment medical including drug/alcohol screening may be required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and challenging team environment.
• Good communication and public relation skills.
• Efficient and tidy work ethic with good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Sort recyclables at the facility to set standards and classify materials.
• Maintain general cleanliness of the workplace, conveyor, shed and surrounds.
• Assist in customer service and advise patrons on proper waste disposal at the site.

Skills

Public relations skills

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

External Services | Manufacturing/Operations

Company Information:

The Shire of Esperance, located 750km from Perth on WesternAustralia’s south east coast comprises some of the most spectacularlandscapes and beaches in WA. The Shire employs over 300people in a diverse range of roles, making us one of the largestemployers in the region. Employees enjoy generous benefitsincluding health and wellbeing initiatives, opportunities forcareer progression, and work life balance.

All employees strive to embody the Shire’s values ofProfessionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence incontributing to the community, making Esperance a great place tolive and work.

About the Job

There is an exciting opportunity with the WasteFacilityfor a General Hand. To assist with providing anefficient and effective recycling operation and customer experienceat Council’s Wylie Bay Waste Management Facility. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Sorting of recyclables placed at recycling facility to setstandard and classification, including removal of unsuitablematerials and unscheduled recyclables prior to placement.
• Maintain general cleanliness of workplace includingrecycling conveyor, shed and surrounds.
• Assist in customer service and advising patrons in correctdisposal of waste materials within Landfill Site as directed bythe Waste Management Supervisor.

This is a Casual position, rostered hours may be varied andspread over the Wylie Bay Waste Management Facility operatinghours.

About you

In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you musthave:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced andchallenging team environment.
• Good communication and public relation skills.
• Efficient and tidy work ethic with good time managementskills

Benefits

Hourly Rate: $38.50

Permanent staff are entitled to:

• 5 weeks annual leave per year
• Minimum of 12% superannuation employer contribution
• Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of5%
• Free access to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool &gym)
• Access to career development opportunities
• Uniform allowance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee wellness initiatives including Employee AssistanceProgram, skin checks and flu vaccinations

The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employmentmedical examination, including drug and alcohol screening test tobe considered for the role.

Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date and as such, the closing date is subject to change without notice.

The Shire of Esperance is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Attachments: - PD - External Services - Sustainability & Resource Recovery - Waste Management - General Hand - July 2025.pdf