Resource Recovery Employee

1 week ago

Ipswich, Australia Ipswich City Council Full time

About us


Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity.

It is the state's fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

_'Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'_
We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

About the role


As Resource Recovery Employee (Driver) you will be part of the Ipswich Waste Services team, and responsible for the efficient collection, recovery and disposal of domestic, commercial, and other waste that is collected via Council's domestic and commercial waste services.

You will operate a variety of vehicles, plant and equipment to provide:

  • collection, recovery, re-use and/or recycling of resources
- collection and disposal of waste
- delivery, repair and replacement of Council mobile garbage bins

View the position description for more details about the role.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

  • HR Class licence or higher (or ability to obtain*)
- pride yourself on your safe driving skills
- be passionate about a clean and sustainable Ipswich for the future

  • Council may consider providing training to obtain a HR licence. To be eligible for a HR Class Licence, you must have held an open or provisional class C licence for 24 months OR an open or provisional light rig (LR) or medium rig (MR) licence for 12 months.
A pre-employment medical will be required for this role (Including drug and alcohol testing).

About the benefits


Due to continuing growth in the Ipswich region, there are multiple new permanent full-time positions available with a salary commencing at Level A - $69,590 up to Level D - $77,245, plus superannuation of up to 13.5%, under the Ipswich City Council Resource Recovery Drivers Certified Agreement 202- four (4) day working week working 9.

5 hours per day, with a rolling roster
- four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, cultural leave, and other leave options
- ongoing learning, development, and career opportunities
- employee health and wellbeing programs
- ongoing learning, development and career opportunities
- a variety of salary packaging options that includes, financial advice, income protection insurance, professional membership, novated leases and more
- supportive culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance
- become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive, and constructive workplace culture


If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

- a cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- a resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 21 February 2024


Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability.

We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.

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