Woollahra Municipal Council

Waste Support Officer

•  $66,607.51 - $74,917.00 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation
• Potential to earn up to $17,589.30 in additional allowances p.a.
• Permanent full-time position
• Based at Alexandria Integrated Facility 

About us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

About the role

A permanent full-time opportunity has arisen for a Waste Support Officer to join our Waste Services team located at the Alexandria Integrated Facility. 

You will collarborate with the team and inspect, collect and repair damage damaged bins and crates and use appropriate equipment, to undertake works in a safe manner in accordance with Councils procedures and manufacturer’s instructions. 

To be successful for the role, you will be physically fit to undertake the demands of the role. You will be a dedicated worker with the ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with you peers.  

Essential Criteria 

• Experience working with hand tools
• Competent in the use of computers and iPad
• Excellent organisation skills
• Full Driver’s License with a clean record
• Ability to work varied hours including early starts and unsupervised
• Proven reliability and commitment to Councils values
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated Excellent customer service skills.
• Physically fit to perform general labouring duties including heavy lifting.

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
• Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service,
• Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
• High quality training and development opportunities

How to Apply:

• Apply on line by clicking the link below.
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria. Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered. 
• If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
• For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
• For further information about the role, please contact Jason Petroni – Waste Services Coordinator on 9391 7967

CLOSING DATE: 11:59pm on Sunday, 9 February 2025

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.

Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.  

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.