Recycling Officer

Description:

Recycling Officer
The Opportunity
To assist in recycling activities.
About Us
Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.
Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Investigate and report on general waste and recycling issues.
Undertake recycling work in the field. Including conducting extensive inspections of material deposited in kerbside (wheelie) bins.
Gather, store, access and interpret recycling related data
Contribute to the development of public recycling material including education and media campaigns.
Provide a strong Customer service ethos and a demonstrated customer-centric approach to service provision
Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external customer service request complaints
Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties including providing and obtaining information
Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position
Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required
Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
Compulsory
Queensland C class manual drivers licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)
Desirable
Qld General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Certification
Local Government knowledge
ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Compulsory
Ability to manage conflict and difficult situations in a consistent and professional manner
Ability to collect field information
Well-developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team
Proven ability to establish work priorities and meet deadlines consistently
Well-developed keyboard and computer skills
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.
How to Apply
Information on how to apply is in our application package, which can be obtained from our website www.banana.qld.gov.au or by calling 07 4992 9500.
Applications close: 11 February 2025