Team Member Operational Support Unit

Job Reference: req35
Employment type: Permanent
Applications close: 02/10/2026

At the City of Marion, we're committed to creating a liveable, sustainable community where our people and residents thrive. Our Operational Support team plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of essential city services through recycling operations, stores and logistics functions, waste management activities and site maintenance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and safety-focused individual who enjoys hands-on work, variety in their day and contributing to services that make a real difference to our community.

About the Role

Reporting to the Coordinator Logistics & Stores, you will support a wide range of operational activities across the Operational Support team. This role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to the efficient delivery of community services.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Receiving and dispatching goods through the use of our in-house systems and delivering goods to our different council sites.
• Stocking and issuing goods through the use of a forklift
• Inspecting dumped roadside and reserve rubbish and with a co-worker picking up as required along with scheduled rubbish pick-ups
• Contributing to a safe workplace through compliance with work health and safety procedures.
• Working collaboratively with team members, contractors, suppliers and community stakeholders.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies across the team.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in delivering quality outcomes and values working as part of a team. You'll bring a strong safety focus, a proactive attitude and a willingness to contribute wherever needed to support the community.

What You'll Bring:

• A commitment to workplace safety, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.
• Basic computer and administrative skills, including data entry and record keeping.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and flexibility to work across a variety of operational activities.
• Strong customer service skills and a professional, friendly approach when interacting with customers and members of the community.

To be considered for this permanent full-time position you must meet the following criteria.

• As a minimum an MR Class License (current)
• A High-Risk Forklift License.
• A Front-End Loader License
• Be Reasonably Fit

Why Join Us

At the City of Marion, we are proud of our culture and the work we do for our community by living our values of:

• Focus on the customer - we're responsive, engaged, and proactive
• Engage with respect - we're caring, connected, and professional
• Embrace excellence - we're adaptable, accountable, and sustainability-minded

Your Benefits Could Include:

• 9-day work fortnight
• Annual salary increases
• Annual leave loading.
• Paid parental leave.
• Affordable income protection insurance.
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Fitness Passport membership with discounted access to gyms and pools.
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.

The job description can be viewed here PD Team Member Operational Support.pdf

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Aaron Coombe, Coordinator Logistics & Stores, [0477 996 386](tel:0477 996 386).

Applications close 5.00pm, 2nd October 2026 and must be submitted through Apply now button only. Please include a cover letter outlining what you bring to this position.

The City of Marion encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTQIA+, and people who are culturally and linguistically diverse.