City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.
Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people have a look at “Why Stonnington”.
If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
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Maintain a high level of cleanliness, performing waste collection duties and driving Stonington's waste collection vehicles
Carry out all duties efficiently, and in a safe and competent manner without risk to yourself or the community
Actively participate in the review of waste collection procedures and the implementation of improvement initiatives
This is a great role for someone who is a positive team player looking to work outdoors and take pride in contributing to the presentation of community area.
This is a casual role with an hourly rate of $51.95 + 11% superannuation. You are based at our Tooronga Depot which is located next to Tooronga Train station and walking distance to Tooronga Village Shopping Centre. As a permanent employee you also get access to our wellbeing program and employee assistance counselling program.
Desired Skills and Experience
Current and valid Victorian heavy rigid driver's licence.
Knowledge and ability to follow safe Manual Handling Techniques and Occupational Health and Safety standards.
Side and/or rear loader experience preferred but not essential.
Skills to enable effective communication with management, staff and customers with regards to information needs
Proven ability to work safely with an outdoor works environment
Work for Stonnington today. Work that matters. People who make a difference.
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Binita Strestha Waste Management Coordinatoron bshresth@stonnington.vic.gov.au
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Submitting your application
We are no longer using Position Descriptions or Key Selection Criteria. Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you can ‘deliver’ the aspects of the role and that you have what is needed to ‘thrive’. These are the top two sections in the Success Profile. You do not need to have a heading of each point or address each point individually. Recommended no more than 2 pages for your cover letter.
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To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
Successful candidates will be required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination.
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