Casual Recycling Officer

Casual

Salary: $45.05 - $46.67 per hour + 11.5% super

Benefits:

• Health and Wellbeing program

• Discounted membership at Fremantle Leisure Centre

• Superannuation co-contribution options

The City of Fremantle provides an eclectic mix of services, facilities and events to local residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to employing caring, competent, adaptable and responsive, professional individuals who are excited about making Fremantle a welcoming city for all. The City is committed to serving our community and making a positive impact on our environment. We aim to do this through our culture, whereby we take ownership, bring creativity and innovative thinking, collaborate to create better outcomes, and celebrate our collective success. We are committed to reducing paper and going digital to reduce our environmental impact and improve access and efficiency.

The City of Fremantle is currently seeking to appoint a Casual Recycling Officer.

Key responsibilities include:

Operate the Fremantle Recycling and Resource Recovery Centre (FRRRC) and Reuse Shop to a high service standard.

Assist customers with source separation of waste streams to support resource recovery and landfill diversion targets.

Provide accurate data collection, including customer information and data on waste streams and volumes.

Engage with the community to provide advice on recycling and resource recovery services offered by the City.

Provide information on household hazardous waste (HHW) facility operations.

Basic traffic management.

Operate plant and equipment, including forklift and baler.

Cash handling and EFTPOS reconciliation.

Ensure a safe working environment for staff and customers.

Maintain accurate work records and timesheets.

Provide verbal and written incident and/or damage reports to the relevant supervisor.

Comply with all City of Fremantle policies and standard operating procedures.

To be considered for this position, you will need:

Effective communication and customer service skills.

Administration and computer skills (including Microsoft Office Suite).

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Excellent time management skills.

Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.

Commitment to working weekends.

Commitment to safe working practices and safety procedures.

Desirable:

Practical experience in the recycling industry, transfer stations, or resource recovery facilities.

Forklift ticket.

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below. If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions:
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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format. You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position. The estimated closure date is 5pm on Sunday the 25th of May but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Kelly Levisohn on 08 9432 9974

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.