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Transfer Station Attendant

Greensborough, Australia

Reference: 6776732

  • Permanent part time position
  • Competitive salary of between $68,383.80 and $73,281.61 ($34,419.40 to $39,068.67 pro rata 0.5 EFT) per annum plus 12% super, annual leave loading and allowances.
  • Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work
  • Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities
  • Enjoy discounted gym memberships
  • Generous personal and carers leave
  • Customer First Focus - our community is central to all that we do

Our team are currently on the lookout for a hands-on, safety-focused team member to help operate and maintain Council's Recycling Centre, on a part-time basis. As the Transfer Station Attendant, your day will involve everything from operating heavy machinery like forklifts and backhoes, to supporting waste diversion through active recycling and recovery of materials. You'll be the friendly face assisting the public with recycling information and handling point-of-sale transactions, all while helping keep our site clean, safe, and running smoothly. If this sounds like the job for you, we'd love to hear from you!

What a typical day will look like;

  • Maintain Council's Recycling Centre according to operational and safety guidelines in accordance with operational and safety procedures.
  • Utilise heavy plant machinery, including a backhoe and forklift, in accordance with operational and safety procedures.
  • Ensure that high quality customer service information is provided to the public.
  • Maximise the diversion of waste to the appropriate recycling stream including assisting in developing new recycling streams and undertaking active recovery of recyclable materials.
  • Operate the point of sale EFTPOS machine, update/maintain financial records and complete the daily reconciliation sheet, including open/close of till operations
  • Assist with minor maintenance tasks in the Operations Centre, particularly litter collection and other tasks as directed
  • Other duties as directed by the Waste Operations Coordinator

What you will bring to the role;

  • Valid Victorian Drivers licence
  • Desirable licences include a valid Backhoe licence and/ Front-End Loader, High Risk Forklift licence, Medium Rigid Driver's licence, Traffic Control accreditation (stop/ slow bat).
  • A collaborative and proactive approach with a strong sense of initiative
  • A commitment to fostering a positive work environment by engaging respectfully with colleagues and actively participating in team meetings, workshops, and events.
  • Strong people skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both customers and team members.

Why should you join us? Because we're at the top of our game!

We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;

  • Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support
  • Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees
  • Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further

Be a part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve. When working with us, you will feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.

Want to know more?

Download the Position Description and contact Sarah Alexander, Waste Operations Coordinator, during business hours on (03) 9433 3315 / 0447 739 546 if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.

Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Friday 11 July 2025

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Applications Close: 11 Jul 2025

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Nillumbik Shire Council has been awarded sixth place out of over 700 organisations in the 2023 Australian Financial Review / BOSS Magazine Best Places to Work Awards in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. We are always looking for new talent to join our team and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.

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·         Nillumbik Shire Council Enterprise Agreement

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  • Vacancies listed with ‘Internal applicants only’ are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing (e.g. MS Teams)
  • Applicants requiring adjustments - With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability. Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request. If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via HRmail@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or on 9433 3111. Applicants being offered an interview with Council are encouraged to advise if any adjustments are required to support them during the interview process.
  • Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people. Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.