Waste Attendant - Second Hand Shop

Join our versatile Waste Management team at the Second Hand Shop and help reduce waste while supporting our community

As a Second Hand Shop Attendant, you will play a vital role in assisting the Armidale community with essential waste services while delivering excellent customer service. Your responsibilities will include accepting and sorting items dropped off by the public for resale in our second-hand store, assisting customers with their donations, and providing information about our recycling and resale processes.

Working with the team, you will organize and maintain the inventory of second-hand goods, ensuring the drop-off area and store are kept clean and safe for both staff and customers. Your tasks will include Point of Sale operations, issuing of receipts, and record-keeping activities, consistent pricing of goods as per provided guidelines, and keeping the Second Hand Goods Shop tidy and presentable at all times. You will work to ensure smooth operations and a positive customer experience.

There is also the opportunity to gain experience in other areas of the waste management facility.

About You

In this role, you will demonstrate the ability to think on your feet and make proactive, independent decisions.

Occasionally operating unsupervised, you will need to work independently to solve any problems that may arise.

Your excellent customer service skills will be showcased as you work efficiently within a team, ensuring effective interpersonal and communication skills with those you interact with.

Safety is paramount throughout the waste management facility, where adherence to safety protocols is crucial.

You will come to work with a 'can do' attitude and a preparedness to 'walk the talk'. Your dedication to safety and teamwork will play a crucial role in fostering a productive and safe working environment.

Council is focused on developing a strong culture by embedding values of wellbeing, inclusion, commitment and transparency into everything we do. This is at the heart of how we work. The right person for the job is able to live these values, call out others where they aren't

We want to hear about you! So, in your application, tell us about…

• Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?

• What makes you the best person for the role?

• Your qualifications and experience relevant to the role.

Please note:

• Only the three questions above need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position Description attached to this advertisement.
• You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your application.

We want you to enjoy working at Armidale Regional Council as much as we do, so here’s what’s included:

• Salary from $1098 per Week (plus super) based on a 38-hour week + allowances.

• Flexible working provisions and a 9-day fortnight

• Generous leave entitlements.

• Gym discounts

Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the Parks team?

• If you would like further information on the role, please contact  Guada Lado, Manager Regional Waste on 0427791869 for a confidential discussion.

• Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

• Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.