Waste Officer

Vor 2 Tagen


Perth, Österreich Shire of Capel Vollzeit
Waste Officer

Support effective and sustainable Waste Service delivery to our communities
A fast-paced role with development opportunities for the future
Friendly and supportive team environment with flexible work options considered

If you are passionate about high-quality service delivery, have excellent administration and communication skills and an interest in sustainable waste management we want you to join our growing team
The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community and each other.

Job Description

As our Waste Officer you will be responsible for providing high-level of customer service and administration of our Waste Services, including kerbside bin collection, hard and green waste collections and our Waste Transfer Station contracts and services. You will support our Waste Transfer Station team by liaising between facility staff and key stakeholders within the organisation, compiling and reporting on usage and contamination statistics and assisting the Manager Parks, Waste & Natural Environment with licencing and reporting requirements. You will also be the key contact for waste and recycling contractors ensuring they deliver services in accordance with contract conditions, processing and reconciling invoices and escalating issues as required.
In addition, you will contribute to the development, delivery, and promotion of waste education programs, information campaigns, initiatives and events to promote awareness of the Shire’s waste services and waste minimisation practices, encourage waste minimisation, re-use and recycling, and enhance awareness of waste disposal processes and contamination issues.
Your excellent organisational skills and high level of proficiency with data input, monitoring and reporting will ensure the efficient administration of our Waste Services. Your ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people at all levels will enable you grow community trust in our Waste Services and build strong and productive working relationships to support effective Waste Service delivery. With plans for future growth in our Waste team this position will evolve in future years, providing excellent opportunities for development.
The rewards:
As part of our team, you will enjoy:

Flexibility and support
Investment in you and your career
An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected
A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety
Full time, 19-day work month
Base annual salary $70,000 per annum dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications
Annual leave loading of 17.5%
Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution
Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts

For further position related requirements please refer to Position Description – Waste Officer PDF (398KB). If you are viewing this ad in Seek the link may have been removed. Please view this vacancy on our website at capel.wa.gov.au/careers to access the position description.

Desired Skills and Experience

To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:

Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire’s HEART of: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
Strong computer skills in MS Office, databases, spreadsheets, internet and email
Strong verbal and written communication skills including correspondence and report writing
Accurate data entry, record keeping and numeracy skills
Experience in the creation of templates and pro-forma documents
High work quality and productivity with attention to detail
Previous administration experience
Demonstrated high level interpersonal and customer service skills and experience
Sound time management and organisational skill and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Ability to use initiative, problem solving and effective research skills
Current 'C' class driver’s licence

Experience in contract administration, waste management or local government will be highly regarded.
Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact Organisational Development on 9727 0222 to discuss.
Further position related enquiries can be directed to Josh Connah, Acting Manager Operations or Organisational Development on 9727 0222.
Applications close
9.00am on Tuesday 2 July 2024.
The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found


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