Recycling Attendant

Endeavour Foundation is one of Australia’s largest employers of people living with disability.  Our people live and breathe our purpose every day, with flexible working, great perks, and work/life balance. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where our employees can grow, learn, and do their best work.   Our purpose is simple - make possibility a reality.

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at the BCC Resource Recovery Centre in Nudgee. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will assist in the coordination of recyclable goods to ensure objects are recycled appropriately and in line with contractual obligations. 

To be considered for this role you will be required to work every second weekend and have flexible availability on weekdays, to be called in at short notice.

 Responsibilities will include:

• Maintain a high level of tidiness and presentation of premises, including ensuring objects are either recycled or disposed appropriately.
• Inspect the load of each vehicle entering the waste facility to ascertain the contents of each load and direct drivers to the appropriate recycling areas.
• Assist drivers and customers to unload contents and advise on the most appropriate methods of disposing of loads.
• Provide instructions for the separation of specified materials to ensure safety requirements are met.
• Comfortable with physical work, repetitive bending to ground level and moving of furniture.
• Comply with Endeavour’s Work Health and Safety policies and procedures.

What you can bring to the team

• Flexibility to cover shifts at short notice, including weekend work.
• A licence and own transport is highly recommended due to working across multiple sites.
• Heavy Rigid Truck Licence is highly desirable.
• Attention to detail sorting and safely stacking items.
• Superb customer service, communication, and excellent time management. 
• The ability to move and lift items as required when assisting customers to unload and move the contents of their loads.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, but with high levels of respect for others.
• A passion to recycle, reuse and upcycle.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a current Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check (formerly Yellow Card).
• Hold or be willing to obtain a ‘Fit 2 Work’ National Police Check.

Benefits and Perks

• Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free, and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Training is provided.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, whitegoods, and appliances.
• Reward and Recognition Program.

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you. Please click "apply" to submit your application and join #TeamPossible today! 

Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.