To undertake Taroom Waste Transfer Station in accordance with Council Policies, Local Laws and legislative requirements.
About Us
Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.
Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure the safe operation of Council’s waste transfer station
- Ensure that all incoming waste and recyclables are safely received and properly segregated to maximise resource recovery
- Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external customers. This will include providing accurate and timely advice on waste management and resource recovery at Council’s waste transfer station and assisting customers to ensure they are properly disposing of waste and recyclables.
- Ensure that workplace health and safety standards, as well as community health and environmental standards are being met and maintained in accordance with legislative requirements under the control of Council
- Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
- Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information
- Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheets
- Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop current practices, as required
- Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
- Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.
Qualifications, Education and Licence Requirements
Compulsory
- Queensland C class drivers licence
- Queensland Construction White Card or Blue Card (General Safety Induction)
- MR or Hr Licence
- Certificate of Competency – Front-End Loader
- Other plant operator tickets
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge Required
Compulsory
- Demonstrated labouring experience
- Sound conflict resolution skills
- Sound level of literacy, numeracy and communication skills
- Experience working under limited supervision
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices
- Experience in dealing with the public on a daily basis
- Experience working with external contractors
- Experience operating heavy vehicles and plant
- Knowledge of waste management in local government
How to Apply
Information on how to apply is in ourapplication package,which can be obtained from our website or by calling 9***.
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