Resource Recovery General Hand - Part-Time

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Hand to assist at the Walliston Waste Transfer Station at the City of Kalamunda. 

About the City of Kalamunda

The City of Kalamunda is located approximately a 35-minute drive from the Perth CBD and offers employees the opportunity to work in a diverse environment of rural, natural bush and a village atmosphere. The City of Kalamunda is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce which values, respects and thrives on diversity.

About this Opportunity

Safely and efficiently complete manual tasks at the Walliston Transfer Station as directed by Supervisor Resources Recovery, Team Leader and Crew Leader.  

This position works within a small, motivated team. Some of the duties of this role include:

• Monitor and sort different waste streams on site at Transfer Station
• Assist Residents
• Keeping the site tidy

Further details can be found in the Key Result Areas of the Position Description.

About You

To be successful for this role you will require:

• Possession of construction safety awareness “white” card.
• Asbestos Awareness Handling Certificate
• Basic Worksite Traffic Management
• Ability to identify and sort waste streams.
• Understanding of how to complete Job Safety Analysis forms.
• Ability to complete designated tasks within set time frames.
• Gate house duties
• Basic computer skills 
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to present a professional attitude to residents and deal with complaints in a positive manner.
• Team player as well as an ability to work independently and unsupervised.
• Experience in Occupational Safety and Health Regulations.

Hours of Work

This is permanent part-time position, and the standard hours of this role are: 

• Thursday and Friday: 7:15am – 3:45pm 
• Saturday Sunday 7:30am – 4:00pm 

About the Benefits

This position offers a salary of $69,440.68 per annum pro-rata, plus superannuation.  Other inclusions are operational allowance, adverse condition allowance, penalty rates on weekends, annual increments, industrial agreement salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme, 22 days annual leave (pro-rata) with 17.5% loading.

How to Apply

Refer to the Career Opportunities section at www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au for the position description.

Submit your application consisting of a covering letter and a current resume through Seek, attaching a maximum of TWO separate documents in PDF version.

For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on 08 9257 9856. 

Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 25 June 2024.

The City of Kalamunda reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date.  

Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

The City of Kalamunda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve.  We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.