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Join Richmond Valley Council and start your career! Our YES program is open to people of all ages; whether you are leaving school, looking to reenter the workforce or want a change of career. We are now welcoming applications for our 2026 intake. We are committed to creating employment opportunities in our community and are proud of the people we have brought through the YES program. We have had more than 100 schoolbased trainees, apprentices and scholars. Local government offers a variety of exciting industries to work in and provides an opportunity for you to kickstart your career. A bit about the role The role involves providing highquality, accurate, and timely administrative support to assist the team and organisation in delivering services effectively. It includes continually developing business administration skills and understanding of Council processes. A key focus is on gaining knowledge of Council software and systems to ensure accurate data entry, retrieval, and records management. The position contributes to improving team processes and service delivery, ensuring they are efficient, effective, and safe. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate records of incoming and outgoing recyclable and reusable materials, receipting of monies, and daily balancing. Strong communication with supervisors, team members, and the public is essential to ensure tasks are completed safely and within deadlines, with a consistent focus on customer service. Additionally, the role supports a positive safety culture through documentation, incident reporting, and participation in team safety discussions. In a trainee, we look for: Interest and passion in resource recovery Proactive work ethic & team focus What you can learn: Resource Recovery & Waste Management Understanding of WHS and PPE requirements Time and priority management Customer service & conflict resolution Data Entry and record management Great team culture About the role An Apprentice Waste and Resource Recovery Officer is fulltime employment for three (3) years, and the proposed study will be a Certificate III in Civil Construction (Plant Operations). Fixed term: 76hour fortnight (Term Contract 3 years) Salary: Based on the Local Government Award + 12% super Contact: Akhil Joseph, Coordinator Waste and Resource Recovery 0437 979 319 Equal Employment Opportunity Please note: The following questions are for Equal Employment Opportunity data collection only. Providing this information is voluntary and any information you provide remains confidential and used only to collect statistical information to assist Councils development of EEO related policies. Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? Yes No Are there any cultural requirements that Council may need to be aware of? Yes No Are you from a nonEnglish speaking background? Yes No Do you have a disability? Yes No #J-18808-Ljbffr