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Salary: $86,485.00 - $86,485.00
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Stonnington Depot, 293 Tooronga Road, Malvern
Job Category: Waste Management Services

City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.

Job Description

Documents for this position:

- Position Description
- Inherent Requirements
- Perks

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain a high level of cleanliness, performing waste collection duties and driving Stonnington’s waste collection vehicles as scheduled
- Knowledge and understanding of how to operate a rear and side loader waste collection vehicle
- Familiar with City of Stonnington’s layout of inner-city navigation difficulties of streets and laneways
- Carry out all duties efficiently, and in a safe and competent manner without risk to yourself or the community
- Report any incidents/ accidents to the Team Leader
- Ensure appropriate safety and protective equipment is utilized to carry out the work safely
- Actively undertake checks and balances to ensure you are operating in a safe working environment
- Ensure the vehicle is maintained in good working condition and any defects are reported through appropriate channels.
- Maintain good relationships with residents, traders, general public and other Council departments to provide an excellent customer-centred service
- Actively participate in the review of waste collection procedures and the implementation of improvement initiatives




- Exercise appropriate judgement and make decisions regarding Waste Collection within the City of Stonnington

Desired Skills And Experience

- Demonstrated ability to operate a waste collection vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability and desire to provide support and assistance to team members and positively contribute to the team culture
- Experience in the use of side and rear loader waste collection vehicles highly desirable
- Good verbal communication skills and ability to resolve minor customer issues where required
- Provides support to more experienced or skilled workers by following instructions, preparing materials, or helping with tasks that require basic proficiency.
- Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the occupational health and safety requirements in the waste collection industry
- Ability to safely perform a range of physical tasks and duties as directed, in a safe and efficient manner
- Current Victorian Heavy Rigid Licence (or greater)
- Must possess a current Working with Children Check/Valid Police Check or be willing to obtain both prior to commencing employment

Enquiries

Sofia Myers – Coordinator Waste Management –

For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on .

Submitting your application

In your cover letter, we invite you to demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the requirements outlined in the Position Description, and to share what draws you to the opportunity to work with the City of Stonnington.

The City of Stonnington is a child-secure, equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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📌 Waste Collector Driver / Labourer (City of Stonnington)
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