Community Recycling Centre Operative

WHY US:

Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We're responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that's making a tangible difference.

JOB DETAILS:

2 x Permanent Part Time - 18 hours, 2 days per week (Friday & Saturday - 6:00am to 15:30pm)
Salary: $40.46 - $44.20/hour + 12% Super + Allowances

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a Team Member in our Community Recycling Centre to work in the Waste and Cleansing Department located at Council's Operation Centre (Rose Street Depot). This facility provides the community with a free and convenient way of dropping off their problem wastes for environmentally friendly recycling.

You will have demonstrated experience working as part of a team and must have knowledge of Work, Health and Safety (WHS) practices, the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), ethical practice and multicultural diversity. Manual handling skills are also required, and the successful applicant must have a flexible attitude towards responsibilities and hours of work.

ABOUT YOU:

As a Waste Services Operative, you will require:

- Current driver's license
- Current Forklift License
- General Construction WHS induction (white Card), Traffic Control Certificate (or Willing to obtain)
- You will have demonstrated experience working as part of a team and knowledge of Work, Health and Safety (WHS) practices, the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), ethical practice and multicultural diversity
- Manual handling skills are also required, and the successful applicant must have a versatile attitude towards responsibilities and hours of work
- Must have experience with customer service, loading & unloading with a forklift
- Experience or Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety practices,



the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice and multi-cultural diversity
- Ability to assess safety situations and take appropriate action
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
- Ability to undertake manual handling activities using appropriate techniques/skills
- Ability to develop and modify works programs and cleaning schedules to meet customer needs.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

- Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant).
- Council offers career progression opportunities & ongoing support.
- Free parking available nearby.
- Access to mentoring and coaching from Senior team members.
- Internal professional Learning and Development
- Access to fitness Passport.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application

Click here for a copy of the position description
CLOSING: 8PM 25th November 2026

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the recruitment process please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at ******@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.

📌 Community Recycling Centre Operatives (Liverpool)
🏢 Liverpool City Council
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