Overview
West Arnhem Regional Council is looking for a Waste Collection Assistant to help keep the community clean and safe. This job supports rubbish collection and landfill operations. You will help collect waste, guide people at the landfill, and encourage good waste and recycling practices in the community.
Responsibilities
* Help the waste team collect rubbish around the community
* Help at the landfill by guiding people to the right place to drop waste
* Check waste and explain where it should go
* Refuse unsafe or incorrect waste and explain safe disposal
* Share information about recycling and good waste practices
* Help plant operators and customers when needed
* Act safely in emergencies and follow safety rules
* Keep work areas clean and safe
Essential
* Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in hot or wet conditions
* Ability to speak and understand English well enough to talk with staff and community members
* Ability to read labels (such as chemicals) and write simple work notes
* Friendly and respectful when dealing with the public
* Eligible under the Remote Jobs and Economic Development (RJED) Program (existing community resident)
* National Police Check
* Willingness to travel to remote areas by 4WD or light aircraft, including overnight stays if required
* Current
Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) Desirable:
* Experience in waste collection or sorting
* Current C Class Driver's Licence
* First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
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