Position Details
Reference Number 51390
Position Title Waste Services Officer
Employment Status Permanent Full Time
Location All Sites
Hours per Week 38.00
Position Summary
  • Permanent, full time role
  • Base rate + salary packaging + super
  • Five weeks annual leave

Austin Health provides hospital services across three sites in Heidelberg and Kew.

The Waste Services Team is an in-house service responsible for the collection, movement and management of Austin Health’s waste streams including general, recycling and clinical waste. The team also plays a key role in reducing waste and identifying and implementing new initiatives.

About the role

On the Job Training will be provided, As a Waste Services officer, you will collect and move waste from key point. You may be required to drive Austin Health operated vehicles.  You will also work with other staff to help Austin Health achieve its waste management targets.  This role requires a high level of physical activity.

You will need to have:

  • The ability to work in a team enviroment. 
  • Good communication skills.
  • High level of fitness.
  • A minimum medium rigid licence (not essential).

Working at Austin Health gives you the following benefits:

  • Enjoy five weeks annual leave
  • Receive salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
  • Staff discounts including gym memberships, health insurance, food and drink and car maintenance
  • Free employee assistance programs for you and your family
  • Easy access to train station, onsite car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

At Austin Health we celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.  We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age.

Work with us!

If this role is right for you, please apply now.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check & Comply with Austin Health vaccination and immunication requirements.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must be an Australian citizen, or resident with a valid Australian work visa.

Selection Criteria Essential: • To be able to work unsupervised. • To be able to work in a team environment. • To be able to take initiative. • To have good oral communication skills. • Demonstrate understanding of Support service environment.
Contact Person Sarah Bandey
Contact Number (04) 6659 9499
Alternate Contact Person Alex Livissianos
Alternate Contact Number (04) 8725 7502
Closing Date 06/05/2024
Position Description
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