Waste and Litter Collection Officer

About the Role

Hume City Council, among Australia's rapidly expanding and culturally varied councils, is seeking dedicated Waste and Litter Collection Officers to join their Waste and Sustainability team. This permanent full-time position, located in Coolaroo, Victoria, offers a salary of $71,490.64 per annum plus superannuation. The Council prioritizes customer and community focus, delivering efficient and accessible services.

Key Responsibilities

• Promptly respond to illegal dumping reports within assigned zones.
• Evaluate dumped waste for evidence, document findings accurately, and refer cases for investigation when needed.
• Safely remove small amounts of dumped waste efficiently.
• Manually handle the loading and unloading of vehicles while adhering to proper manual handling techniques.
• Transport waste following EPA regulations and safety protocols.
• Record service requests, actions, photographic evidence, and outcomes accurately in the Council's CRM system.
• Utilize systems such as IntraMaps, WasteEdge, and other relevant platforms to manage and complete assigned tasks.
• Comply with all workplace health and safety guidelines and procedures.
• Apply correct hygiene and safe handling practices when managing hazardous materials.

Qualifications and Skills

• Practical knowledge of municipal amenity services and their operations.
• Familiarity with legislation and regulations relevant to the service area.
• Skilled in effectively communicating verbally with diverse populations from various cultural backgrounds.
• Prior experience in waste services, compliance, or roles involving public field interaction.
• Experience with CRM systems, mapping software, or incident management platforms is a plus.
• Understanding of EPA requirements for waste transport and safety preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.

Mandatory Certifications

• White Card
• Asbestos Awareness Training
• Traffic Control or Short Term Low Impact Training
• Manual Handling Training
• Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods Training
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification
• Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence

Why Work with Hume City Council?

The Council fosters an inclusive, collaborative environment built on core values emphasizing continuous improvement, teamwork, accountability, and community focus. They offer a competitive remuneration package, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity and Additional Information

As a child-safe and equal opportunity employer, Hume City Council encourages applications from individuals of all ages, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ communities, and culturally diverse backgrounds. Selected candidates must undertake background and probity checks including reference verification, Working with Children Check, and criminal record screening.

Applications will be screened progressively and the recruitment process may close once adequate qualified applicants are identified. Early application is advised.