Litter & Traffic Control Officer

**Hours per week**: 38

**Remuneration**: Band 2 salary from $37.28 per hour plus superannuation

**Location**: Werribee RDF - 470 Wests Rd, Werribee VIC 3030

**About the role**

As a Litter & Traffic Control Officer, you will maintain the cleanliness of the RDF and neighbouring areas to comply with EPA requirements.

You will work closely with other teams to direct traffic and ensure appropriate behaviour of all present by being helpful and diligent in observing traffic flow and the nature of waste deposited into transfer station.

All of your actions will be in accordance with safety requirements including Job Safety Assessment and Safe Work Method Statements.

**What your day will look like**
- Picking up litter at the Wyndham Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre and surrounding properties
- Keeping offices, the ticket box, lunchrooms and toilets at the RDF clean and tidy
- Maintaining the recycling area clean and safe manner
- Mowing grass and using a whipper snip around transfer station and ticket box
- Performing traffic control duties at the transfer station
- Assisting the public in reversing vehicles and trailers
- Engaging with the public and encouraging them to recycle
- Ensuring that only allowable wastes are deposited into the transfer station
- When appropriate, assisting the public to unload recyclables in correct bins
- When appropriate, assisting the public to unload into pit

**What you will bring**
- Vehicle licence (Highly desirable)
- Level 2 First Aid (Desirable)
- White Card (required)

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

**Why join Wyndham**

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

**How to apply**

**Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 27 July 2025.**

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact **Bill Corcoran,**Area Leader Resource Recovery**on **8734 2691.**

**Child Safe Organisation**

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.