POSITION TITLE:
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE LABOURER
POSITION NO:
4SV151
DIVISION:
CITY INFRASTRUCTURE
DEPARTMENT:
SERVICES
SECTION:
WASTE AND CLEANSING
STATUS:
PERMANENT FULL TIME
CLASSIFICATION:
BAND 2A (ANNUALISED)
OCCUPANT:
VACANT
LOCATION:
MAFFRA STREET DEPOT, COOLAROO and other various
locations within the municipality
DATE:
AUGUST 2013
POSITION OBJECTIVE(S):
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Assist in Council’s Litter Collection and Maintenance programs in accordance with schedules
determined by the Team Leader Waste & Cleansing.

Ensure the amenity and cleanliness of the Municipal District is maintained and improved.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1.
Assist with Council’s waste and litter collection vehicle maintenance and associated
equipment:

Conduct pre-start checks and routine maintenance on waste collection vehicles on a daily basis in
accordance with approved pre-start check list and maintenance programs.

Ensure that the vehicle is cleaned and disinfected at the completion of each shift, including
inspecting the vehicle and reporting any maintenance/repairs requirements to the Supervisor.

Monitor the level of supplies including the first aid kit and where necessary arrange further
supplies from the Team Leader Waste & Cleansing.
2.
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Assist with the collection and disposal of domestic waste and litter:
Assist with Council’s shop and reserve litter and domestic waste programs in accordance with
Council’s safety policies and procedures.
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Assist in updating Council’s Litter Bin Clearance Schedule as required.
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Advise the Team Leader Waste & Cleansing of imminent issues including details of non-collection
of bins, instances of littering, rubbish dumping and dead animals and vandalism or maintenance
requirements.
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To assist in the delivery and repair of mobile garbage bins when necessary.
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Approved By: EMT
Approval Date: 11 March 2011
Author: Human Resources
Review Date: 11 March 2013
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
To deliver waste minimisation products as required.

To assist in installing litter bins, litter surrounds, lockable stands and associated works in
accordance with the litter bin upgrade program.

Conduct the litter bin cleansing, disinfecting and deodorising programs in accordance with the
agreed timelines.
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To provide the Team Leader Waste & Cleansing with a detailed daily timesheet and running
sheet.
Position Description Template - For current version refer to the Intranet. Printed copy
for immediate use only – printed 12 February 2016.
Approved By: EMT
Approval Date: 11 March 2011
Author: Human Resources
Review Date: 11 March 2013
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ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
Vision
Hume City Council will be recognised as a leader in achieving social, environmental and economic
outcomes with a common goal of connecting our proud community and celebrating the diversity of
Hume.
Mission
To enhance the social, economic and environmental prosperity of our community through vision,
leadership, excellence and inclusion.
Our Hume Values & Guiding Behaviours:
Respect
I will:
 Actively listen and communicate openly with others
 Value individual differences and the contribution of
others
 Treat people fairly and ensure others do the same
Respect
Customer
Focus
Collaboration
Innovation
Customer Focus
I will:
 Take responsibility for delivering services and
solutions in a timely manner
 Respond to internal and external customers professionally and respectfully
 Engage with, listen and seek to understand the needs and expectations of the customer/resident
Collaboration
I will:
 Support and assist others by sharing information, knowledge and resources
 Cooperate with others and set and achieve common goals
 Actively participate and contribute to the team
Innovation
I will:
 Explore and act on better ways of doing things
 Be open minded and encourage new ideas from others
 Actively learn and develop to improve the work I do for the organisation
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Hume City Council has a strong and enduring commitment to environmental sustainability, and prides
itself on its leadership on a range of environmental issues. Council’s Sustainable Environment
Department leads Council activities in this area, however all Council departments have a direct
responsibility for implementing environmental sustainability actions across all Council operations and
services to the community.
Council’s Live Green Work Green employee behaviour change program encourages staff participation in
reducing the environmental impact of Council operations. Staff are encouraged to join the environmental
leadership team, the Green Team, guiding action in this area.
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Author: Human Resources
Review Date: 11 March 2013
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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT/BEST VALUE
Assist in the implementation and maintain continuous improvement system standards and procedures.
RISK MANAGEMENT:
Contribute to a positive risk management culture by complying with the Risk Management policy,
assisting with the implementation of the Risk Management Strategy and reporting risk management
concerns and improvements to their supervisors and/or managers.
Demonstrate Council's commitment to implementing best practice risk management processes.
WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY (WHS)
Employees are required to participate in the WHS process by:
 Following established safe working instructions, procedures and policies.
 Taking reasonable care for their own Workplace Health and Safety and that of others.
 Seeking assistance when unsure of practices, procedures and policies to perform a task.
 Reporting all incidents, injuries, near misses, damage to property and hazards as soon as
practicable to their supervisor and the WHS Team.
 Actively participating and contributing to inspections, audits, team meetings and training.
 Ensure that relevant WHS legislation is complied with.
Position Description Template - For current version refer to the Intranet. Printed copy
for immediate use only – printed 12 February 2016.
Approved By: EMT
Approval Date: 11 March 2011
Author: Human Resources
Review Date: 11 March 2013
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POLICE RECORDS CHECK:
The incumbent must have and maintain a current Police Records Check:
 YES
 NO
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK:
The incumbent must have and maintain a current ‘Working with Children Check’:  YES
 NO
OTHER DUTIES:
Responsibilities and duties included in this Position Description are subject to the Multi-skilling provisions
of the relevant Award and/or the Hume City Council Enterprise Agreement.
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to:
Team Leader Waste and Cleansing
Supervises:
N/A
Internal Contacts:
All internal staff
External Contacts:
Landfill Site Contractors
General Public
Shop Keepers
ACCOUNTABILITY AND EXTENT OF AUTHORITY:
The incumbent is responsible and accountable for:

Displaying and promoting Our Hume Values & Guiding Behaviours

Maintaining a knowledge of and working within Organisation Policies and Procedures including
WHS, EEO and Code of Conduct.

Assisting the Team Leader Waste & Cleansing with the day to day activities of Council litter
collection, domestic waste collection and disposal program.
Ensuring that the litter collection vehicle is maintained in a clean condition and that Council’s litter
collection service is carried out in accordance with standards and programs determined by the
Council.
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JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING:
The incumbent is accountable for:
 Performing the tasks associated with the position with little direction.
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
The following knowledge and skills are required to be utilised:
 Hold a current motor vehicle and heavy truck licence
 Safe and competent driving of Waste Collection vehicles
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
The following interpersonal skills are required to be demonstrated:
 Good written and oral communication skills.
 The ability to effectively work as part of a team.
 The ability to perform manual labour tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
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Review Date: 11 March 2013
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The following qualifications and experience are required for the position:
 Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety requirements
 Understanding of manual handling procedures
 Experience in the operation of waste collection vehicles
TASK ANALYSIS
In the course of his/her duties, a person in this position may be expected to work in or be
exposed to the following conditions or activities as marked.
Condition/Activity
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Manual handling weights -above 10kgs
-below 10kgs
Manual handling frequency
Repetitive manual work
Repetitive bending/twisting
Working with arms above head
Lifting above shoulder height
Using hand tools – vibration/powered
Operating precision machinery
Close inspection work
Wearing hearing protection
Wearing eye protection
Working in dusty conditions
Working in wet/slippery conditions
Wearing gumboots
Wearing safety shoes/boots (steel cap)
Working with
chemicals/solvents/detergents
Washing hands with soap (hygiene)
Working at heights
Working in confined spaces
Working in chillers (+4 degrees C)
Performing clerical duties
Working on a keyboard
Driving cars and/or trucks
Other (please specify)_______________________
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Occasional
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Other special features (e.g. nature of chemicals, travelling requirements, etc):
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Position Description Template - For current version refer to the Intranet. Printed copy
for immediate use only – printed 12 February 2016.
Approved By: EMT
Approval Date: 11 March 2011
Author: Human Resources
Review Date: 11 March 2013
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VARIATION TO CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
These conditions of employment, your duties and your location may be varied by Council during the term
of your employment.
The Terms and Conditions in this Position Description are to be read in conjunction with the General
Terms and Conditions of Employment.
AGREEMENT:
I hereby accept and agree to the duties in this Position Description. I understand that this Position
Description is to be read in conjunction with the General Terms and Conditions of Employment and I
agreed to abide by the terms and conditions stipulated therein.
Name (Please print):
Signature:
Date:
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Selection will be based on the following Selection Criteria, however, reference will also be made to other
listed skills, knowledge and attributes as required in the Position Description:
1. Possess a current motor vehicle licence
2. Possess a current heavy vehicle licence
3. Experience in the safe and competent driving of waste collection vehicles (side loader
experience would be an advantage)
4. Understanding of manual handling procedures and ability to perform manual labour tasks.
5. Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
Position Description Template - For current version refer to the Intranet. Printed copy
for immediate use only – printed 12 February 2016.
Approved By: EMT
Approval Date: 11 March 2011
Author: Human Resources
Review Date: 11 March 2013
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