Great location Attractive remuneration, $90,442 + Superannuation Ongoing, full-time (Multiple Positions) About Boroondara Boroondara is continuously evolving as part of our ongoing commitment to become a truly customer centric organisation. Through technology, innovation, collaboration and leadership, we are realigning how we work together to enhance the customer experience. An exciting opportunity has arisen to play a vital role supporting our Transforming Boroondara Program. About the role We are seeking Heavy Combination Drivers to work in our Transfer Station and Yard Maintenance team, which is located at the Boroondara Waste and Recycling Centre operated by the City of Boroondara. The team is responsible for the receiving, organising and cartage of hard, household, recyclable and organic waste. Our team members enjoy variety of work in a very busy operational work site which is open 7 days a week. If you have experience in the Waste industry - whether from private industry or councils, or you come from the building and earthmoving industries, we welcome your application. Key responsibilities of the role include: The morning is spent receiving council’s internal waste trucks and directing our drivers where to park for waste to be unloaded. In the afternoon the Transfer Station operates a public service, for the public to deposit their hard waste and recycling materials. This involves interacting with the public, traffic management and providing clear directions where to deposit waste such as organic matter, mattresses, tyres, steel, bricks etc. Throughout the day all waste is loaded onto trailers for cartage to landfill and mulching sites. All the Transfer Station and Yard Maintenance team members are trained in all tasks and are required to work on all duties, ranging from control room operation, yard maintenance and cleaning, delivery of bins and skips in accordance with pre-arranged programs, assist in after-hours emergencies and vehicle maintenance. About you To be successful in this role you will bring: It is in your nature to be a productive team member and have a high work ethic. You will join a small and already cohesive team, and you have excellent interpersonal skills. You will use your OHS skills to ensure your work site is secure from hazards and is safe for you, your colleagues and the public, and promptly report hazards. At a minimum this role, requires a Heavy Combination (HC) Licence, and you must already be licensed when applying. If you recently received your HC Licence, we welcome your application regardless of the number of accumulated driving hours. If you have any one of the following licences - backhoe, front end loader or forklift, this will be an advantage. If you don’t have these 3 licences, training will be provided with training paid by the City of Boroondara. Additional information You will be required to work on a roster system which is currently 1 Saturday in every 7 weeks. The following Friday will be a paid day off (RDO). Your ordinary hours of work are 42.5 hours a week, with a 5am start. Overtime will be paid only if you work more than 42.5 hours a week. The advertised salary is inclusive of all Public Holidays which are worked. Public Holidays not worked are Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Years Day. Bin collection ‘make up’ days are prior to or after these 3 Public Holidays and are on a Saturday only. The pay for working on these 3 ‘make up Saturdays’ are at the appropriate overtime. Why Join us? You will join a great work environment which offers: a great team culture and a supportive and caring manager active learning and development opportunities prime office location in Riversdale with cafes, retail and restaurants nearby generous parental leave and other leave entitlements wellbeing programs, free flu vaccinations Want to know more? Check out the Position Description Employment requirements To be eligible to secure a position, you must either be an Australian citizen, or If you have an Australian government issued visa, you must have Australian residence status (for tax purposes) that allows you to reside and work in Australia indefinitely. Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check and a Medical examination How to apply Please submit your application online by 11:59pm Sunday 20 April April 2025. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered. For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Bill Seremetis on 9278 4963 during business hours. If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our careers website boroondara.vic.gov.au/careers The City of Boroondara is committed to providing systems that are accessible to as many people as possible. We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or pcd@boroondara.vic.gov.au to allow us to help in any way we can. Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some positions may require the incumbent to hold a Working with Children Check. Working together We are currently undertaking an exciting project that will see a transformation in the way we work and the way we serve our customers. Implementation of the Transforming Boroondara Program will provide a customer centric model of service delivery that includes technological innovation, process improvement and business system renewal - we value your input and look forward to our journey ahead. #S-DNI