City of Greater Geraldton

Waste Recovery Officer

Waste Recovery Officer (Ref: 1362)   

About the position:

The Waste Recovery Officer is responsible for attending The Bowerbird shop floor and providing good customer service. Additionally, the Waste Recovery Officer processes and sorts donated items from the community which can be resold, reused, or repurposed to reduce the number of items going to landfill. The Bowerbird is one of the key features of our Meru Resource Recovery Station alongside the Weighbridge, which the Waste Recovery Officer is to provide support to from time to time.

This position is permanent part time, working 40 hours per fortnight as part of a rotating roster which includes weekends and public holidays.

Key accountabilities:

• Assist with day to day running of the Bowerbird shop including conducting sales, greeting customers and adjusting stock on shop floor.
• Undertake the Bowerbird shop opening and closing procedures, including balancing daily cash and EFTPOS sales.
• Proactively enhance the Bowerbird shop customers’ knowledge of the reuse and repurpose shop items and recycling opportunities and provide customers with additional waste related information and assistance as needed.
• Maintain the Bowerbird shop in such a manner that the shop floor and surrounds are  always kept in a clean, tidy and safe state.

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Toni Harrison, Waste Operations Supervisor on (08) 9956 6665.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will ideally have previous experience in hospitality, retail or customer service role or demonstrated experience in a similar role with willingness to learn. Furthermore, have good customer service and communication skills.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary starting from $65,211 per annum (pro rata) or $33.00 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• +15% loading per hour working part of a rotating roster (incl. weekends)

• Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 27 Annual Leave days (pro rata)
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

Applications close 4pm Monday 24 February 2025.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER