Cook Shire Council
Cook Shire Council

Waste Management Operator

Job No: CSCO65
Location: Cooktown

Bring your Passion for Sustainability to Cook Shire Council   

  • Permanent Full Time Role | 4 Day Work Week
  • Prime Location - One of the Best Views in Cooktown  
  • Contribute toward Council's Values - Leading for Sustainability 

An amazing opportunity exists for a motivated individual who has a strong sense of community and respect for our environment.

Based at the Cooktown Waste Transfer Station, this is a full time position working 4 days per week, Tuesday to Friday, including working Sundays on a rotating roster.

This position is responsible for undertaking a range of tasks associated with the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the Cooktown Waste Transfer Station.  

Key responsibilities include:

  • Operate waste management equipment including truck, excavator and bobcat.
  • Perform kerbside collection duties.
  • Site office operations, including customer service, fee collection.
  • Committed to delivering a high level of service to all community members.
  • Contribute toward the smooth operation of waste recycling and recovery processes.  
  • Maintenance and upkeep of facility and grounds.
  • Support Queensland's 'Zero Waste Strategy'.
  • General labouring duties.
  • Adhere to all workplace health and safety and environmental policies and procedures

 

Employee benefits including an attractive hourly rate and a positive and friendly working environment.

APPLY NOW to become a part of a unique and dynamic Council with an envious lifestyle to match!

SUMMARY & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Job reference

CSC065

Position:

Waste Management Operator 

Location:

Cooktown Waste Transfer Station, MacMillan Street, Cooktown

Tenure:

 Permanent Full Time

Remuneration:

Qld Local Government Industry (Stream B: Division 2, Section 1) Award - State 2017 - Level 6 - $67,968.00 per annum

Superannuation

11.5% Superannuation contributions

 

Application Process

To apply, please review the Candidate Information Kit for this position. To be considered for selection you will need to submit: 

  • a Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in this role; and
  • a detailed and up to date Resume/CV.

Applications must be submitted online.

For further enquiries, please contact Cook Shire Council's Human Resources team on 07 4082 0500.

Cook Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse workplace. Indigenous community members and women are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications are assessed on merit.

Applications close 11.00pm, Sunday 20 October 2024.

 

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