Transfer Station Attendant Operator

About Boroondara and Role Overview

The City of Boroondara, a dynamic metropolitan council focused on innovation and customer centricity in Melbourne's inner-eastern suburbs, is seeking a dedicated Attendant Operator for its Waste and Recycling Centre. This role supports the Transforming Boroondara Program by ensuring efficient handling of various waste streams including hard waste, recyclables, and organic matter at the Transfer Station.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Begin each day by cleaning and preparing to receive internal council waste trucks, directing drivers to designated unloading areas.
• Operate public-facing services during afternoons, guiding residents on proper disposal of materials such as organic waste, mattresses, tyres, steel, and bricks.
• Manage traffic flow and provide clear instructions to ensure safe and efficient waste deposit.
• Load waste onto trailers for transportation to landfill sites, sorting centers, and mulching facilities.
• Perform diverse tasks across control room operations, plant operations, yard maintenance and cleaning, emergency responses after hours, and vehicle upkeep as part of a trained team.

Candidate Profile

• A strong team player with a committed work ethic is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to contribute effectively within a small cohesive group.
• Proactive in applying occupational health and safety practices to maintain a hazard-free environment for colleagues and the public.
• Possession of current licenses to operate a Backhoe, Forklift, and Front-end Loader; recent license holders are encouraged to apply.

Additional Employment Information

• Work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, totaling 42.5 hours per week from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm including a 30-minute break.
• Overtime applies only beyond the standard weekly hours; specific provisions govern pay for public holidays worked or observed (Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Year's Day unworked holidays paid at regular rates).
• Special conditions apply for make-up days on Saturdays and the AFL Grand Final Parade Day, with overtime remunerated accordingly.
• The annual salary is $88,850.32 plus superannuation and includes remuneration for worked public holidays.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Become part of a supportive workplace with a positive team culture and equitable management.
• Engage in active learning and development programs.
• Enjoy a prime office setting in Camberwell with convenient access to cafes, retail shops, and restaurants.
• Benefit from generous parental leave and other leave entitlements.
• Access wellbeing initiatives including free flu shots and skin cancer screenings.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents for tax purposes with the entitlement to live and work indefinitely in Australia.
• Candidates may be subject to background checks including National Police Check, Working with Children Check, and a medical examination.