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.
Please view the below documents for this position:
Make a significant contribution within the Operations department by maintaining the city’s population of Council owned waste bins by carrying out waste collection duties as directed without risk to yourself or others
Maintain Councils population of mobile general rubbish and Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) bins, working with the Business Support Officer to order and restock the supply
Maintain the bin storage area in an orderly and clean manner
Communicate with residents/retailers to ensure new bins are picked up, delivered and maintained
Reporting back feedback to administration and management teams to initiate bin maintenance or rectification processes as required
Depot duties include vehicle maintenance checks, reporting vehicle faults, cleaning and wash down.
Receive bins at Councils depot, assemble bins for delivery and repair bins as required
Install bin tactile symbols as required
Coordinate and manage bins for Council events
Consistently stocktake the bin inventory and spare parts stored at the Depot and arrange for the recycling of unusable stock
For returned bins in good condition, wash and repair bins for reuse
Undertake audits for the type and quantity of bins at a property as required
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 areas.
This is a permanent full time position with an annual salary of $84,376 + 11.5% superannuation. You are based within our bright, modern and sustainable Tooronga Depot office which is located next to Tooronga Train Station and walking distance to Tooronga Village Shopping Centre.
Desired Skills and Experience
Skills in operating a waste collection vehicle and forklift (or similar) in a safe and efficient manner
Understanding of the occupational health and safety requirements in the waste collection industry
Capacity to safely perform a variety of physical tasks and maintain awareness of basic exercises for the purpose of preparing before the commencement of a collection run
Skills to enable effective communication with management, staff and customers with regards to information needs
Precision driving skills to complete tasks comfortably and confidently
Ability to positively contribute to a team environment and be a productive team member as well as being able to work in an individual capacity.
Flexibility to ensure targets are met within adequate timelines
Proven ability to work safely with an outdoor works environment
Knowledge of safe Manual Handling Techniques and Occupational Health and Safety standards
Current Victorian Heavy Rigid Licence (or greater)
Current Victorian Forklift Licence or the ability to obtain
Basic knowledge of use of hand tools
Skills in operating a waste collection vehicle and forklift (or similar) in a safe and efficient manner
Work for Stonnington today. Work that matters. People who make a difference.
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Sofia Myers Waste Management Coordinatoron smyers@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.
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