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A Recycling Officer collects and processes recyclable materials, operates machinery, and follows safety procedures, requiring physical fitness, teamwork, and time management.

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In Australia, a full time Recycling Officer generally earns $1,360 per week ($70,720 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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There has been a slight decrease in employment numbers in this industry in recent years. There are currently 2,800 people working as a Recycling Officer in Australia and this number is expected to remain stable over the next five years. Recycling Officers may find work across all regions of Australia.

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A Certificate III in Waste Management is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in a career as a Recycling Officer. This course will give you the skills you need to work in a waste processing facility, including identifying and segregating waste, conducting waste resource recovery, identifying hazards, responding to waste management emergencies, following WHS procedures, operating waste processing plant, carrying out waste assessments and operating waste collection vehicles.

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Contribute to a sustainable future in waste management, specialising in roles from recycling plant operations to garbage truck driving.

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A Recycling Officer processes recyclable materials found in waste products. You might collect recyclable waste from homes, businesses or industrial operations and prepare it for processing. Recycling Officers might operate machinery such as collection vehicles, separating equipment or compaction plant.

Recycling Officers should be safety focused and have excellent attention to detail. It’s important that you can follow correct procedures and work as part of a team. Recycling Officers need to be physically fit and able to carry out a range of manual labour tasks. You’ll need to be organised and have good time management skills.

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