GENERAL SERVICE OFFICER - WASTE FACILITY

Position Number:
57, 67, 70
Department:
Infrastructure Services
Level:
3a
Award:
May be covered under Municipal Employees’ WA Award
Base Salary:
$63,748.89 (pro-rata for part-time) plus housing and district allowances (if eligible) and superannuation is available to the successful candidate, depending on experience, skills and qualifications.
Reports to:
Urban Operations Manager or Facilities & Services Operations Manager
As a valued General Service Officer, you will bring your versatile expertise in safety, machinery operation, and general labour to support the efficient operation of the Browns Range Waste Facility. Your primary responsibilities will include operating the weighbridge, processing financial transactions, and assisting with the day-to-day management of waste and recycling programs. While the role is based at the Waste Facility, you may also contribute to broader civil and infrastructure support activities as required, including road maintenance and horticultural tasks across the Shire.

KEY ROLE OUTCOMES:

• Demonstrate successful leadership through the application of the Shire’s core values by promoting a work culture of sustainability, quality improvement, efficiency, and excellent customer service that corresponds to our Code of Conduct and Customer Service Charter.
• A commitment to a safe work environment and WHS legislation, policy, and processes.
• Ensure compliance with the Local Government Act (WA) 1995 and any relevant legislation.
• Provide excellent Customer Service duties including payment transactions at the Browns Range Waste facility ensuring accurate, transparent transaction recording of financial, waste type and weight data.
• Conduct waste handling, disposal and recycling operations using machinery and equipment.
• Operate the weighbridge system and process associated financial transactions in line with Shire procedures.
• Support waste facility operations, including waste sorting, recycling initiatives, and the maintenance of site cleanliness and safety.
• Operate heavy and light plant and equipment such as loaders, water carts, trucks, light vehicles, and hand tools to support waste management and recycling functions.
• Work across various locations within the Shire of Carnarvon region which may involve overnight stays as required.
• Work overtime and/or weekends especially during critical incidents as required.
• Assist the other General Service Officer teams as required.

WORK, HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To take reasonable care for their own safety and health and to avoid harming the safety and health of other people through any act or omission at Shire workplaces. And as relevant:
• Proactively comply with all Shire WHS Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines, Practice, duties and other relevant conditions. As well as with the WA WHS Act 2020, WHS (General) Regulations 2022, all other relevant Regulations, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards
• As far as reasonably possible comply with instructions given by their employer or an authorised person in the interests of safety and health and in accordance with the WHS Act.
• Must report to their manager, supervisor, WHS Representative, PC&S and/or other relevant contact person work related injuries, near misses and any hazards at the workplace that they cannot correct themselves.
• Must use, store and maintain personal protective equipment as properly instructed, and not damage or misuse any equipment or facilities provided in the interests of safety and health.
• Participate in and where possible provide leadership for a continuous improvement culture of safety where best practice initiatives are entrenched in daily business activities.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE:

• National Police Clearance - Less than 6 months old
• Pre-employment Medical Screening
• Alcohol and Other Drug screening
• Audiometric Test