Solo Operator

Drive your career forward with Banyule's Waste Collection Team

As a Solo Operator, you will ensure the efficient collection of household garbage/recycling/organics, commercial waste, parks waste and bundle branch collection. You’ll have a passion for ensuring a safe workplace and community as well as taking pride in assuring equipment is maintained and in good condition.

You’ll be a part of Banyule City Council's Operations Department, responsible for providing a range of services to Council including the collection of waste and recyclable materials from within the municipality and the Banyule Waste Recovery Centre, mechanical sweeping of roads & footpaths, inspection and maintenance of pits and drains, clearance of litter bins from shopping centres and litter bins, cleaning of council’s toilet blocks and barbeques and the management of Council's Plant and Fleet.

What you'll do:

• Collect kerbside waste in a safe and friendly manner
• Pick up public waste in parks and collect commercial waste
• Assist Council to achieve waste reduction and recovery targets, and environmental goals
• Carry out regular and routine operator maintenance to trucks in accordance with legislative requirements

Every day, a cleaner Banyule – Thanks to you - all that you do will assist Council to achieve waste reduction and recovery targets and meet our environmental goals.

This role commences at 5.15am with a group task finish, working 38 hours per week.

What you’ll bring: skills, experience and certificates:

• Current heavy rigid truck licence (HR)
• Experience operating a side and rear loader
• Experience in the operation of a side loading waste collection vehicle
• Experience in the collection of household garbage/recycling/organics, commercial, parks waste, dump rubbish and hard waste
• An awareness of Work Health and Safety practices
• Commitment to high customer service and ethical standards
• Proficient in the use of two-way radio communication systems
• History of safe and competent operation of vehicles

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) (Previously known as a police checks)
• Drivers licence and Heavy Rigid Truck License
• Functional Capacity Assessment

We offer.

• Permanent full-time position
• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements.
• Salary $90,288.68 per annum plus super
• Five rest days per year in addition to other entitlements
• Study assistance – support to help keep developing your skills
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/2 weeks of paid parental leave - partner

How to apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria requirements of the position. Applications close on 20 February 2025.

For further details about this exciting position, please access the complete position description. If you'd like to have a chat about the opportunity or have any questions, feel free to contact Bradley Jones on 0412 268 519 for a confidential conversation.

Why Choose this role

Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Our Values Our employees align their career with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

Diversity Statement Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule’s commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule’s Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the regions history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation and committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.