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Fixed Term Full Time opportunity available (2 years, 9 day fortnight) Current "HR" class driver''s licence, ability to operate landfill/transfer station LGE 3 - 6 ($58,743 - $63,421 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience Why Choose Us Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle. Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city. We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city. Councils vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future. Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature. Our Purpose: Grow Townsville Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment About The Role Working specifically on the sorting pad, this role will assist with the timely and efficient support service to the Waste Disposal Team of Resource Recovery. The role will provide a very important task of processing and separating of waste streams with a view to diverting waste from the landfill. The successful applicant will also assist with the capture of data to monitor the success of the operation. This role may include operating plant at the landfill and may be required to perform other tasks such as applicable to the operation of the waste facility. These tasks may include supervision of the transfer station, litter management, maintenance of signage, maintenance of the hazardous waste collection sheds, maintaining pumping systems, supervision of the public at tipping faces, and assisting the leading hand to ensure all tasks on the site are completed. About You Our ideal candidate will have: Mandatory Current "HR" class driver''s licence. Excavator Ticket Front End Loader Ticket (LL). Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD) Highly Desirable Compactor Ticket (LR) Dozer Ticket (LZ) Grader Ticket (LG). Skid Steer Ticket Desirable Demonstrated experience in the waste management/disposal industry A demonstrated ability to effectively operate machinery associated with waste Ability to use GPS based machinery guidance and topography mapping services for landfill How To Apply Your application can be submitted through the ''Apply'' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role. For Further Information Review The Position Description. Closing Date: 11.45pm, Tuesday 15 April 2025 What We Offer 17.5% annual leave loading Up to 5 weeks annual leave Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Learning and Development opportunities Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program The Council contribution to employees'' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees'' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply! All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a zero tolerance policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion. Attachments Various_Disposal Support and Plant Operator_Updated Template_20112024_PD.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr