Waste Facility Operator
Be part of the dynamic team at one of the fastest growing shires in Western Australia and experience a great lifestyle in the Harvey Region.
Do you have?
- A passion for waste management.
- Significant experience in the operation of various plant items.
- A positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.
We invite you to submit your application for the part-time position of Waste Facility Operator at the Richardson Road Waste Facility in Harvey. This position is responsible for providing a comprehensive waste operations service in accordance with adopted management plans and as directed by the Manager Waste and Safety Services.
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Benefits and Conditions
Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Municipal Employees’ (WA) Award 2021 with a salary range payable for this position of Level 3 ($64,072 to $65,028) per annum pro rata depending on qualifications and experience and benefits such as:
- Superannuation of 11.5 per cent occupational superannuation from date of commencement, with an opportunity that the Shire will match an employee’s voluntary contribution to their nominated plan provided that employee contributes an amount of at least 5 per cent or 6 per cent of their own salary.
- Part-time position 68 hours per fortnight - Monday to Sunday, not more than five days per week. Ordinary hours of work performed on a Saturday shall be paid an extra 25% and 50% on a Sunday.
- Four weeks pro-rata paid annual leave, including a 17.5 per cent leave loading.
- A probationary period of three months is applicable to this position.
- Free membership to the Leschenault Leisure Centre, the Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre and the Dr Peter Topham Memorial Swimming Pool.
- A medical examination and current police clearance will be required prior to appointment, costs to be reimbursed by the Shire.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to apply online.
Please submit an online application using the Apply Now link below. As part of your online application, you will be prompted to complete relevant personal information and application questions and attach your Cover Letter and Resume.
Your Cover Letter will address why you are the right person for the position, how your skills, experience and qualifications are relevant and your motivation for applying for this role. This information is used to determine which applicant is best able to perform the duties of the position.
Supporting documents should be saved in PDF or Word (.doc) format (applications in other formats that cannot be opened will not be assessed).
Specific queries related to the position should be referred to the Coordinator Waste and Sustainability, Harry Henson on (08) 9729 0382.
Applications will remain open until the position has been filled. Please apply as soon as possible as the vacancy may close without notice.
The Shire of Harvey has an ongoing aspiration to become the most accessible and inclusive local government in regional WA.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identity, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.