City of Rockingham

Recycle/Transfer Station Plant Operator/Labourer

Permanent, Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

Roster applies, working across weekends and public holidays

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

The position requires a highly motivated and experienced individual, who has the ability to operate plant and equipment on the Landfill when required and to perform manual labouring tasks as needed across all areas of the Millar Road Landfill Facility, principally related to Recycling/Transfer Station operations and site management.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

1. Highly developed skills and experience in the operation of heavy construction plant including waste compactors, track loaders, water carts, sand truck, large loaders, leachate pumping system and excavators including a working knowledge of plant maintenance practices
2. Developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with customers
3. Current and valid ‘HR’ class driver’s licence
4. Relevant plant operator tickets

This position offers a gross wage of $1,749 per week which incorporates all allowances and penalty rates, and:

• 11.5% superannuation with the opportunity to co-contribute up to 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Five weeks’ annual leave and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications for this position are open and will be assessed as they are received.  This means the vacancy may close without notice, so if you are interested in the position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Previous applicants need not to re-apply.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.