Recycling Centre Operator at AlburyCity Council

Albury, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Sep, 26

Salary

77281.0

Posted On

21 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Waste Management, Resource Recovery, Customer Service, Small Plant Operation, WHS Principles, Manual Handling, Computer Competency, Mechanical Principles, Traffic Control, Excavator Operation, Front End Loader Operation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours. Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs. AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility. DIRECTORATE: Infrastructure, Planning & Environment CLASSIFICATION: Grade B SALARY: $66,621 to $77,281 annualised salary + 12% employer contribution to superannuation REPORTING TO: Leading Hand Recycling and Processing EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent Full Time THE POSITION: To assist in all aspects of the operation of the Albury Recycling Centre. Our Organisation: We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community. Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We encourage applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages and identities. Our Values: These are the ways we work, with each other, with our community, and with our partners. They guide our day-to-day decisions, our culture and our direction. This is how we work together to make it happen. * Accountability (We Own it): We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, support each other to do the same, and strive to do what's right, even when it's hard. * Working Together (We Work Together): We support each other, share success, and know that when we work together, we go further. * Integrity (We Do What's Right): We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We are honest, transparent and fair. * Future Focused (We Look Ahead): We think and act long term for a better future for Our People, community and environment. Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it’s a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury. It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm. Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In 2025 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement. This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation. Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga. Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect. The Directorate: Infrastructure Planning and Environment - Our Infrastructure, Planning & Environment Directorate focuses on maintaining and improving our special and unique city and its surrounds. The groups within our directorate take care of our place as well as ensure that we grow and develop the city in a planned, balanced and sustainable way. We invest in and build infrastructure to meet everyone’s needs, and we provide and maintain quality facilities and services that rival, and even surpass, those in larger cities. We are also responsible for preserving our natural environment across our many and varied landscapes. Our Service Model: Place - Our Service model is built around our brand pillars of empowering progress; serving with excellence, which is about our people; and taking care of our place. We are caretakers and custodians of a very special, unique place. We are committed to enhancing the experience of living on the Murray River, preserving our natural environment and promoting our region as a gateway to our many, varied landscapes. Service Cluster: Asset, Sustainability & Environment - Our Assets, Sustainability and Environment Service Cluster is charged with looking after our future. Its purpose is to manage the city’s natural and built environment and assets in a structured and sustainable way to ensure the future well-being and liveability of our city for generations to come.

Responsibilities

Assist in all aspects of the operation of the Albury Recycling Centre. This includes managing waste types, resource recovery, and operating small plant and equipment.