Waste Support and Weighbridge Officer

Waste Support and Weighbridge Officers

Council has three exciting new opportunities for Waste Support and Weighbridge Officers to join our team at the newly built weighbridge at the Maitland Resource Recovery Facility.

About the role

Located at the Maitland Resource Recovery Facility, our new Waste Support and Weighbridge Officers play an integral role in the operation of the Maitland Resource Recovery Facility (MRRF).

They will provide timely and professional weighbridge services, delivering a high level of customer service and support, whilst additionally completing administrative tasks, that assist and enable the effective provision of waste management services.

The role is responsible for actioning waste related requests, responding to relevant correspondence and assisting our community and customers with issues like new services, bin collection, bulky waste service and other waste service-related requests.

As part of the weighbridge services, our officers are a welcoming face to all customers, maintaining accurate transaction records for each vehicle and completing daily reconciliation.

About you

To be successful within this role, you will hold a Certificate IV in Business Administration, Local Government Operations or relevant experience in the provision of administrative support in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Your exceptional customer service skills and experience will enable you to provide a high level of customer service to our customers, and you will be able to demonstrate strong computer literacy abilities.

You will be a team player who thrives in a positive environment, working together collaboratively to continue to support our community. Prior experience within the waste industry and familiarity with waste management practices would be highly desirable.

Benefits

This is a full-time, permanent position with a base salary range of $66,927 up to $74,289 per year based on demonstrated experience + penalty rates + 12% super.

Working hours for the position are 35 hours per week across Monday - Sunday, on a rotating roster with a spread of hours between 8:00am to 4.00pm.

These roles are looking to commence at the end of October

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:

· Monthly RDO

· Ongoing training and development

· Access to our Healthy Employee Program (HEP): including reduced gym memberships and subsidies for programs that improve health and wellbeing

· Long Service Leave after five years

· Paid parental leave

Questions?

If after reading the you have any questions, please contact Sarah Jackson, Coordinator Waste Programs and Support, on

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and cover letter.

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.

Applications close: Sunday 14 September

What happens next?

Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.

If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact us for a confidential conversation )