Litter Patrol Officer Waste Management Centre
Job No: COH23849
Location: Hobart, TAS
Group and Team: City Resilience and Waste Team
Location: McRobies
Employment status: Permanent Full-time 1.0 FTE
Classification: Municipal Employee Level 2
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $65,748 + 13.5% superannuation.
About the role
The City of Hobart is seeking a proactive and environmentally conscious Litter Patrol Officer to join our Waste Management Centre team.
In this hands-on role, you will help protect the environment and support the safe operation of the Waste Management Centre by undertaking and coordinating litter patrol activities, weed management, and general landfill operations. You will work both independently and as part of a team to ensure the site continues to meet environmental and operational standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in maintaining high environmental standards, and is committed to workplace safety.
Role accountabilities include:
• Coordinating and undertaking litter patrol activities across the Waste Management Centre.
• Supporting weed management programs, including spraying and vegetation control.
• Assisting with general landfill operations and routine maintenance activities.
• Working collaboratively with team members while also being comfortable working independently.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues, contractors and members of the public.
• Contributing to a safe, environmentally responsible and efficient workplace.
• Supporting continuous improvement and a positive safety culture.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Litter Patrol Officer Waste Management Centre to Position Description
About you
You are a reliable and self-motivated team player who enjoys working outdoors and contributing to environmental outcomes for the community.
You bring a strong commitment to safety, can organise your work effectively, and take pride in delivering quality outcomes. You are comfortable working autonomously when required and can confidently identify and escalate operational issues.
Ideally, you will have:
• Experience working in operational, maintenance, waste management, environmental or similar outdoor-based environments.
• An understanding of workplace health and safety practices and environmental compliance requirements.
• The ability to plan and prioritise daily tasks in a safe and timely manner.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• A commitment to the City of Hobart's values and behavioural standards.
• Certificate III in Waste Management (desirable).
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you're passionate about our beautiful city and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Jennifer Alvarez, Supervisor Waste Management Centre, on 0429 803 135 or email [email protected]
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to [email protected]. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 30 August 2025.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
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16 Elizabeth Street, Hobart TAS 7000
16 Elizabeth Street, Hobart TAS 7000
