Kununurra Landfill Gate Attendant

Applications Close (AWST): 11:45 PM 12/05/2024 Salary: Less than $70,000 Occupation: Administration/Support/Service, Waste Services Work Type: Casual Location: Kununurra - Remote WA Casual Role The EastKimberley is an extraordinarily beautiful and sparsely populatedarea in the northeast corner of Western Australia, and is known asone of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourismattraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope ofcolour, outback adventures, world class fishing, excellent caravanparks, luxury accommodation, great food and friendly locals, and itis an amazing and very unique part of Australia. The EastKimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures,lifestyles and abundant opportunities. The Shire ofWyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believe that providing a safe andhealthy workplace for our employees is extremely important and weare committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values of S afety, T eamwork, A ccountability, C ommunication and R espect, these Values are incorporated into allaspects of employment at SWEK. TheOpportunity We arelooking for Landfill Gate Attendant to join our Waste ManagementTeam to provide landfill and gate attendant services at theKununurra Landfill site to ensure the efficient operation of theWaste disposal site. This role is responsible for:

• Providing high qualitycustomer service to residents, contractors and business ownersat all times (face to face, via phone or in writing) inaccordance with the Shire’s Customer ServiceCharter;
• Carryout duties in accordance with Department of Water andEnvironmental Regulation (DWER) License Requirements and theShire’s Waste Management Plan;
• Operateboom gate and/or weighbridge;
• Keepaccurate computer-based records relating to waste received anddistributing in accordance with policies, organisationaldirectives and procedures;
• Processcash and EFTPOS payments;
• Maintainwaste registers;
• Monitorand inspecting vehicles, checking loads of rubbish forasbestos, oil, tyres, batteries, chemicals and other hazardousgoods and ensuring waste complies with Kununurra Landfilllicense requirements;
• Directing customers tocorrect tipping areas and arranging for assistance whererequired;
• Undertake generalhousekeeping/cleaning duties of gatehouse and site as requiredin order to maintain a safe, clean and tidy workarea;
• Contribute to thedevelopment of site procedures and documentation such asStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

A currentBlue/White Construction Safety Card and unrestricted WA‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence are essential for thisrole, as is demonstrated ability to provide excellent customerservice and to provide a high level of service to members of thepublic and knowledge of waste site procedures and relevantlegislation. You will have highly developed data entry skillsand computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Officeapplications, good time management skills, developed interpersonal,written and verbal communication, and a passion for safety in theworkplace. Moreinformation about the position and the requirements are in the Position Description at the bottom of thispage. Working for SWEK means that as an employee, inaddition to a competitive salary, you will alsoenjoy:

• 11%superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further3%
• Generousannual rewards for service
• Salarypackaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgageinterest expenses
• Shireprovided work uniforms and PPE
• Opportunities fortraining and development
• Avariety of health and wellbeing programs including freemembership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool,free health assessments, mental health programs and EmployeeAssistance Provider (EAP) services

We areoffering a remuneration package inclusive of allowances andSuperannuation of up to $44 (dependent on skillsand experience) per hours. APPLYNOW! If you areready to be part of our diversely talented team to build yourfuture with an organisation that makes an impact, improves livesand inspires others please click the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of thispage or contact Lincoln Heading, Manager Operations on 0418946 525 or Steven McEvoy, Supervisor Operations on 0428 335 810 fora confidential discussion. To beconsidered, you will need to submit a coveringletter outlining your interest in the position and yourability to meet the Selection Criteria (maximum twopages), a current resume and any otherrequired documentation. Successful applicants will be required toprovide an acceptable National Police Clearance (dated within sixmonths), complete a pre-placement medical questionnaire with Drugsand Alcohol Screening and undertake a pre-employment functiontest. Applicationswill be accepted until 11.45PM, Sunday12/5/2024 As anEqual Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley,values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks towelcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of allabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diversecultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and allage groups to apply. However,applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and willbe required to provide evidence of this entitlement - acceptableevidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birthcertificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicantswill also be required to provide a National Police Clearance priorto interview stage of the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr