POSITION TITLE
Waste Collection Loader
POSITION NUMBER:
1569
CLASSIFICATION/BAND:
City of Greater Geelong Enterprise Agreement (as
amended from time to time)
Band 2 Salary $49,806.00 to $51,078.30 per
annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation and
applicable allowances.
STATUS:
Temporary full-time position (6 months)
DIVISION:
City Services
DEPARTMENT:
Environment and Waste Services
APPROVED BY:
Irena Bilic
DATE APPROVED:
24 February 2015
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
As a member of the waste collection team assist in providing a professional commercial waste
collection service to businesses, schools and organisations. The commercial waste services
offered by Council are to paying customers and a high level of business focus is required to
deliver a service that meets expectations in a commercially driven environment.
To provide a public place litter bin collection service to the communities streets, parks and
reserves. Promote Council’s environmental obligations in the field and ensure public place litter
bin service levels are maintained to community expectations.
Operate within a team environment to work within specific time frames and schedules to complete
commercial and litter waste collection runs safely and efficiently.
THE CITY OF GREATER GEELONG:
The City of Greater Geelong is one of the largest local government areas in Victoria. The City
provides more than 120 services to the municipality which has a population of more than 200,000.
The City has an annual budget of $229 million and employs over 2000 staff. It also utilises a large
number of volunteers. The organisation has five divisions: Community Services; Corporate
Services; Economic Development, Planning and Tourism; City Services and Projects, Recreation
and Central Geelong.
Geelong:
Located 75 kilometres from Melbourne, Geelong is Victoria’s second largest city and is renowned
for its stunning north facing waterfront which overlooks Corio Bay. Geelong is a vibrant
cosmopolitan city with a relaxed coastal flavour. It is recognised as offering one of the best
lifestyles in Australia. Geelong has all the modern amenities of larger cities, combined with a clean
and healthy environment.
Just minutes away from the city centre are kilometres of pristine beaches, charming seaside
townships and unspoilt rural hinterland.
Geelong is also the gateway to the famous Great Ocean Road and some of the best surf beaches
in the world.
The City offers excellent educational opportunities. Geelong Grammar, Geelong College, The
Gordon and Deakin University are just some of the schools and tertiary institutions in the region.
ORGANISATION ENVIRONMENT:
Geelong is among the largest of 79 Councils which collectively represent approximately 5 million
Victorians. While each Council is independent, there are common rules, mainly in the form of
State Legislation, which provide the framework in which Councils operate.
Our Vision:
Greater Geelong: building our community through enterprise, opportunity and innovation in a
quality environment.
Our Mission:
We will focus on developing and maintaining effective working relationships to deliver Council's
strategic directions and high quality services that meet the changing needs of our community.
Values and Behaviours:
Values form the basis of our behaviour; they add meaning to work and they provide a basis for
consistent planning and decision making across the organisation. The City of Greater Geelong
aims to foster a culture that embraces the organisation values being Integrity, Responsibility,
Innovation and Respect. All employees should demonstrate the behaviours that come from
these values when carrying out their work.
ORGANISATION RELATIONSHIP:
This position is part of the City Services Division which comprises the following departments:
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Engineering Services
Environment and Waste Services
Infrastructure Operations
Parks and Support Services
Reports To:
Directly Manages:
Internal Liaisons:
External Liaisons:
Team Leader-Waste Collection, Senior Team Leader and Waste Services
Officers
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Team members and other operational employees.
Members of the public, contractors and commercial waste customers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Display a positive personal contribution in undertaking waste collection services consistent
with Award and job requirements.
2. Ensure the safe and efficient collection of public place litter bins and commercial waste bins.
3. Follow all reasonable directions given by the Team Leader – Driver and management in
accordance with operational requirements.
4. Complete daily commercial and public place litter bin waste collections as per schedule
allocated by management. Work effectively and efficiently in accordance with Council’s
standards and requirements as directed.
5. Display a positive personal contribution in undertaking daily duties and in assisting the Waste
Unit in providing a customer focused service.
6. As required, to undertake the duties of the Team Leader – Driver as per operational
requirements and roster.
7. Undertaking additional duties to assist team members when required due to operational
requirements.
8. Operating and maintaining plant and equipment in an effective and efficient manner and in
compliance with relevant laws/regulations, codes of practice and City Services directives.
9. Work within all Council health and safety policies promoting the use of relevant personal safety
equipment provided.
10. Ensure that the vehicle is driven in accordance with the State of Victoria road laws/regulations.
11. The incumbent will comply with the Zero Blood alcohol tolerance.
12. Adherence to all Council’s policies and procedures as relevant to this position.
13. Carry out other duties as deemed reasonable and appropriate to the role as directed from time
to time.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. General experience in the waste collection industry.
2. Demonstrated ability to interact courteously and professionally with the public, Council’s
customers and team members.
3. Good verbal and written communication abilities supported by sound numeracy skills.
4. Adapt to demands on service levels at short notice and manage increased work loads over
peak periods.
5. A medium to heavy rigid truck licence is essential and must be held by the incumbent.
6. Ability to work positively in a team environment.
7. Ability to cope with a physically demanding role and perform manual work including lifting of
weights in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines.
8. Ability to submit accurate documentation in the form of self repairs, minor reports, proforma’s
and timesheets.
9. Flexibility to work an early morning shift (4.30am – 1.30pm) including regular weekend and
public holiday overtime in accordance with staff roster.
10. All candidates should display integrity, responsibility, respect for others and the ability to be
innovative.
Desirable:
1. Extensive knowledge of streets, parks and reserves within the Geelong municipality.
ACCOUNTABILITY AND EXTENT OF AUTHORITY:
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The incumbent is responsible for the safe collection of public litter bins and commercial waste
in a manner that brings credit to Council and for the care, safety and minor maintenance of
plant, equipment and assets used in the daily operations.
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The incumbent is responsible for the quality of work produced.
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Work is performed under general supervision.
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The incumbent is required to undertake the duties of Team Leader – Driver when required due
to operational requirements and roster.
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Ensure that Occupational Health and Safety requirements are adhered to for the protection of
our staff, internal and external customers.
JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING:
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The incumbent must be able to apply any training that they have received.
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Personal judgement is exercised in delivering a service to the community and business which
reflects professionalism in line with company expectations.
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The incumbent is required to assess waste collection sites to identify any environmental
hazards which may impact on the community.
SPECIALIST SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
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Knowledge of the capabilities combined with operational competency in waste collection
vehicle operations.
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Knowledge of relevant road law and road sign regulations.
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Ability to work within a heavy traffic environment in accordance with safe working procedures.
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Ability to work within high volume pedestrian areas in accordance with safe working
procedures.
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Ability to perform manual work on a daily basis, including lifting of weights in accordance with
Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.
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Skill and judgment to effectively operate plant with due safety and in accordance with the
capacity of the plant.
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Understanding of, and ability to perform, Plant Maintenance tasks at all times.
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Ability to have an awareness of overhead services and structures.
MANAGEMENT SKILLS:
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Ability to manage time and meet priorities established for allocated work.
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Demonstrated ability to display initiative and work with minimal supervision.
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Liaise in a professional manner with team members, contractors and external customers.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
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Ability to contribute to workplace improvement programs and team discussions.
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Ability to provide customer service to internal and external customers by responding in a
positive and professional manner.
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Good verbal and written communication skills.
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Basic numerical skills.
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Ability to work as part of a team.
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Ability to follow directions and adhere to policies, procedures and work instructions.
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Ability to demonstrate Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation and Respect in all aspects of the
position.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
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A current Victorian medium truck licence required as a minimum.
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Ability to competently operate waste collection vehicles is desirable.
It is desirable that the following skills, qualifications, licences, accreditations are held by the
applicant:
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Experience in waste industry.
Manual Handling training.
Hazardous substance training.
Safe Operation Procedure training.
SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
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A pre-employment medical examination may be required.
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Participate, where required, in the reporting of health, safety and wellbeing issues.
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Ability to cope with a physically demanding role and perform manual work including lifting of
weights in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines.
Demanding deadlines.
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Long / short distance travel between sites as necessary.
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Dealing with difficult clients and situations.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
The nature of this position requires the incumbent to work an early morning shift (4.30am –
1.30pm) including regular weekend and public holiday overtime in accordance with a staff roster.
The practical start will be the Anakie Rd Operations Centre, Belmont Depot or Drysdale Depot.
Employment is subject to the presentation of documentary evidence of the right to work in
Australia.
A National Police Records check may be required throughout your employment with Council.
Current Victorian Drivers Licence is essential where the need to drive a Council vehicle is
required.
RISK MANAGEMENT, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND CHARTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS:
Observe policies and procedures to minimise injury and damage to assets and property.
Adhere to Council’s OH&S, equal opportunity and risk management policies, as well as act in
accordance with the Charter of Human Rights.
Ensure behaviour in the workplace does not discriminate, bully or harass others.
Take reasonable care of self and others who may be affected by your actions.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:
Employment may be subject to a three-month probationary period (please note that following
consultation, this period may be extended by up to a further three months).
Internal candidates may be subject to a three-month trial period.
Conditions of employment are as per your contract of employment.
The City of Greater Geelong is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a no smoking in the
workplace practise and is also committed to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) in the
workplace and therefore all employees adherence to all OH&S Policies and Procedures is
mandatory.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for this position close at 5:00pm Friday 13 March 2015 and should be submitted through
the on-line facility at www.geelongaustralia.com.au (for internal candidates, please refer to CityWeb).
Should you not have access to the on-line facility,
applications may be directed to:
Recruitment Administration Officer
Organisation Development Department
City of Greater Geelong
PO Box 104
GEELONG VIC 3220
Phone:
5272 4273
Fax:
5272 4292
For details on the recruitment process
If you require further information regarding this position, please contact:
Craig Belshaw, Waste Services Officer on 5272 4552.
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personal information, including details of your referees. This information will assist us to select the best applicant for the
vacant position.
At all times during the recruitment and selection process, personal data will be treated in a highly confidential manner.
Documents will only be available to members of the selection committee for the purposes of selecting the best person
for the position.
All unsuccessful applicants’ documentation will be destroyed three months after the end of the recruitment process.
Please do not send originals of documentation with your application, as they will be destroyed.
In addition the applicant understands that they may apply to Council for access and/or amendment of the information.
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