Waste Champion - Waste Management & Recycling

About This Role

This Waste Champion role at Harbour Town involves hands-on recycling, waste operations, and sustainability work. The position combines practical waste handling, recycling operations, retailer engagement, and accurate daily reporting, suitable for someone motivated to reduce waste and improve recycling practices.

Responsibilities

• Move, sort and manage waste, recycling bins and cages across loading docks
• Collect, weigh and record organic waste from food retailers
• Monitor recycling streams, contamination and bin fill levels
• Keep loading docks and waste areas clean, safe and organised
• Educate retailers on correct waste separation and recycling practices
• Record waste data, collection activity and operational issues
• Operate balers, compactors and other equipment safely following training
• Recommend improvements to waste management processes

Requirements

• Experience in commercial cleaning, waste handling, recycling, loading dock operations or a similar hands-on role
• Good communication skills and confidence engaging with retailers and contractors
• Physically capable of moving wheeled bins and working on your feet
• Organised, reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently
• Basic smartphone or tablet skills for data entry and QR-code scanning
• Interest in sustainability and a commitment to safe work practices
• Current driver
• Available for the Tuesday

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a new sustainability initiative
• On-the-job training and a supportive team environment
• Applicable allowances paid in accordance with the Cleaning Services Award 2020

Important Details

• Employment type: full-time and part-time positions available
• Schedule (full-time): 38 paid hours per week; Tuesday to Friday: 9:30 am
• Schedule (part-time): 2 shifts per week; Monday: 9:30 am

Application Process

• Submit your resume for consideration
• Specify whether you are interested in the full-time or part-time position

About the Company

Springmount Services is a 100% Australian owned and operated integrated services company with over 1,700 staff nationwide.