Sutherland Shire Council

Trainee – Recycling and Waste

As a Recycling and Waste Trainee, you'll work closely with our Recycling and Waste Team to help ensure the safe, timely and high-quality delivery of services across residential and open space assets. This role will expose you to the technical, logistical and customer service aspects of modern recycling and waste management.

• Kickstart your career in Recycling and Waste
• Gain hands on experience whilst working towards a Certificate 3 in Waste Management
• Assist in monitoring team performance against service goals
• Collaborate with crews and contractors to ensure work quality and efficiency

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Recycling and Waste Trainee to support our Recycling and Waste team in delivering efficient, high-quality waste collection and public space cleansing services. This is your chance to be part of a proactive team committed to a cleaner, greener future for our community.

You will have:

• A completed Year 10 Record of School Achievement
• Passion for the recycling, waste and sustainability area.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Monday 9th June 2025.
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated week commencing Monday 16th June 2025.
• Package: $41,771.60 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
• Hours of work: 18 month traineeship opportunity. Working 38 hours per week, 9 day fortnight.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Oliver Wady, Waste Operations Manager, OWady@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, JJohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description