ELOUERA RECYCLING

YOUNG

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OFFICER  - FULL TIME

The Employment and Training Officer is a hands on position that works with and trains people with a disability in the area of Recycling, Transfer Station Operations and Weighbridge operations at the Gate.  This position is based in our Young operations.   A current MR drivers licence is essential and the ability to gain Bobcat and Forklift licences.

A typical work day for the person in this position will involve driving one of our side lift recycling trucks (Wheelie Bin) bringing materials collected back to the Recycling Plant. Working with and training people with a disability in weighbridge operations, money handling, sorting & pressing up of recyclables  and transfer station operations, bobcat and forklift operations and yard duties.

All of these activities are done with a crew of people with a disability each of whom has an individual training plan that is developed and  implemented by training staff.

The Elouera Recycling, Business Service is a division of the Elouera Association based in Cootamundra and this position reports to the Employment and Training Supervisor at the Recycling Depot in Young and receives support from other staff such as the Chief Executive Officer, Manager Operations and Human Resources Officer when required. 

Wages and conditions are based on the SAC’S Award NAPSA . Current Wages are $34,792.00 - $39,210.00 per annum. All Employment and Training Staff will be required to attend training and achieve their Workplace Trainer Certificate IV. The Elouera Association (Inc) will cover the costs of this training and allow time during working hours for this.

Applicants are to discuss in their application their experience and knowledge to the key points raised in the selection criteria below that is an extract from the positions Job Description Form.

Applications are to be sent to 

The Human Resources Officer

Elouera Association (Inc)

PO Box 271

COOTAMUNDRA NSW 2590

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4PM FRIDAY 27 MARCH 2009

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE JOB.

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE:

• Work with and train employees with a disability in recycling works.

• Identify individual needs and training requirements of individuals and working with other staff create a workable action plan.

• Co-ordinate appropriate workplace modification or changes in work practices to facilitate the employment of individuals with a disability.

• Maintain a good understanding of the operation of the Recycling Plant.

• Assist in the completion of the Program and Assessment System.

• Work with and liaise with the public in their dealings with the Recycling Plant and the Waste Disposal Site .

• To propose changes and suggestions that will see improvements in the operation

• Carry out inspections and maintenance of all equipment or advise when trades persons are required for repairs or maintenance.

• Work with other staff and employee's in maintaining the grounds in a tidy manner. 

• To understand, and follow all policies of the Elouera Association (Inc).

• To ensure workplace is safe and all safety equipment is in good order and utilised by everyone. 

• To represent the Elouera Association (Inc) in a positive way at all times and assist in the marketing and public image of the Association.

• To transport employee's in a safe manner at all times

• To understand and be committed to the Disability Service Standards and Continuous Improvement Principals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work of the Employment and Training Officer requires a commitment to the Elouera Association (Inc) and the organisations vision for the development of a better quality working life for people with disabilities.  The E&TO is required to exercise the utmost discretion and maintain high levels of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive and private information.

 

We wish you luck.

Allan Young

Chief Executive officer