Resource Recovery Operator M-F
Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria's best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.
Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It's important to us that you have a sustainable work-life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.
AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone's responsibility.
DIRECTORATE:
Infrastructure, Planning & Environment
CLASSIFICATION:
Grade C
SALARY:
A base salary of $64,702 pa with competency-based increments up to $75,055 pa + 12% employer contribution to superannuation
REPORTING TO:
Leading Hand Resource Recovery
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Permanent Full Time
THE POSITION:
To assist in all aspects of the operation of the Albury Waste Management Centre (AWMC).
Our Organisation: We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.
Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We encourage applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages and identities.
Our Values: These are the ways we work, with each other, with our community, and with our partners. They guide our day-to-day decisions, our culture and our direction. This is how we work together to make it happen.
- Accountability (We Own it): We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, support each other to do the same, and strive to do what's right, even when it's hard.
- Working Together (We Work Together): We support each other, share success, and know that when we work together, we go further.
- Integrity (We Do What's Right): We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We are honest, transparent and fair.
- Future Focused (We Look Ahead): We think and act long term for a better future for Our People, community and environment.
Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it's a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.
It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.
Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In 2025 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.
This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.
Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga.
Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
- Our People
External
- Our Community
- Contractors
- Regulatory Authorities
- Materials suppliers
- Service Authorities
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
- Based on a 38-hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.00am to 5.30pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO guidelines. These times may vary due to operational requirements and will be determined by the supervisor.
- Hours additional to those rostered may be required, depending on operational requirements. These will be by agreement and be paid at the appropriate rates.
- This position may be required to be on call outside normal working hours on a roster basis. This will be in agreement with the supervisor and will attract the appropriate allowance.
- In line with the provisions of the Local Government (State) Award, this position will receive the Level 2, Adverse Working Conditions Allowance.
- This position requires you to wear a compulsory uniform as per AlburyCity's Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely.
- This position involves working in a predominantly outdoor environment where a varying range of temperatures, weather conditions and walking surfaces may be experienced. The position requires a moderate level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake regular physical activities such as walking, lifting, pulling, pushing along with the capacity to maintain normal manual handling tasks across the work day - depending on the nature of the tasks undertaken. The use of relevant work method statements and appropriate WHS standards are an integral part of the role. A full functional and medical assessment is required for this position.
- This position will be provided with vaccination against the following infectious diseases:
- Hepatitis B
- This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing
- This position is subject to preemployment and ongoing audiometric (hearing) assessment in accordance with AlburyCity Procedures
- This position is located at Albury Waste Management Centre (Albury Landfill), Centaur Road, Lavington, with occasional visits to external sites/depots and AlburyCity Administration Building as required.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Heavy Rigid Driver's Licence (compulsory to have and maintain)
- Construction Induction Certificate
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
- Traffic Controller's Certificate
- Forklift Licence
- Experience operating a traxcavator,
- Front End Loader Licence or competency
- Excavator licence or competency
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience operating large plant and equipment
- Experience working in a civil construction environment
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
- Civil construction methods
- Major Plant Operation including Compactor, Front End loader, Forklift, Hook truck, Material handlers and Water trucks
Understanding and competence in:
- Large Plant operation and civil construction
- Mechanical principles
- WHS principles
- Roads and traffic rules and regulations
- Small plant operations
- Customer Service
- Computer competency
- Fundamental literacy skills in receiving and executing instructions
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the coordination of an orderly approach to waste disposal by providing a high level of customer service and guidance to customers and visitors, direct and supervise waste disposal by public and contractors
- To facilitate movements of diverted materials across the AWMC site
- Operate all plant located at the AWMC in accordance with the manufacturers' requirements, licence conditions, NSW SafeWork regulations and council policies
- Perform daily checks on plant and machinery to ensure mechanical, safety and operational compliance
- Operate and perform preventative maintenance on all plant located at the Waste Management Centre in accordance with the manufacturers' requirements, licence conditions, NSW SafeWork regulations and council policies.
- Operate and perform tasks related to tipping faces, spreading and compaction of waste, clearing and loading of push pit waste, monitoring and decontamination of material stockpiles.
- General labouring duties as required.
- Direct and assist the delivery of material stores and also arrange loading of these materials
- Undertake maintenance and repair of landfill infrastructure including cells, roads and drains.
- Be responsible for increasing the level of waste diversion and minimisation of material deposited into landfill.
- Undertake regular housekeeping to ensure the site is maintained to a high standard including, but not limited to, all vegetated areas, entry of site and gatehouse, litter control and leachate areas
- Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
- Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
- Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct.
