Apprentice Waste and Resource Recovery
Apprentice Waste and Resource Recovery
Term Contract Full Time – Casino
Richmond Valley Council is committed to supporting aspiring youth and school leavers (15-25) in its local government area to have access to interesting and diverse careers within Council.
Each year Council offers a proportion of its workforce opportunities to local youth who are interested in participating in our Youth Employment Strategy (YES Program) to work within the organisation in the capacity of a Trainee, Apprentice, Cadet or Scholar.
These positions are great opportunities to gain valuable experience, skill development and career insights. They can help set you up for a long and rewarding career with Council and provide you with transportable industry skills and experience.
Recruiting young people within the YES Program is part of Councils long term approach to workforce investment within alignment of our Community Strategic Plan.
About you
In a trainee, we look for:
• Interest and passion in resource recovery
• Attention to detail & time management
• Proactive work ethic & team focused
• Intermediate computer skills
What you can learn:
• Resource Recovery & Waste Management
• Understanding of WHS and PPE requirements
• Time and priority management
• Customer service & conflict resolution
• Data Entry and record management
• Great team culture
About the role
An Apprentice Waste and Resource Recovery Officer is full time employment for three (3) years, and the proposed study will be a Certificate III in Civil Construction (Plant Operations).
Fixed term: 76-hour fortnight (Term Contract - 3 years)
Salary: Based on the Local Government Award + 12% super
Contact: Akhil Joseph, Coordinator Waste and Resource Recovery - 0437 979 319
NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q
Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof
of immunity against these diseases.
Please read the role description for more information regarding key accountabilities of
the role, essential qualifications and obligations.
How to apply
All applications must be lodged online via Council’s website
https://richmondvalley.nsw.gov... further information about our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment
team on (02) 6660 0318 or [email protected]
Council is committed to creating a workforce that celebrates inclusion, diversity and
equality. We believe our employees are a reflection of the diverse community we serve and
are proud to support equal opportunities for all of the Richmond Valley.
