Casual Transfer Station Labourers (Waste)

Apply Now; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual shifts Mon-Fri

Hourly pay $38.19

AWCA Level 2 & other benefits

Novated leasing

EAP & learning opportunities

Annual increases & bonuses

Parental leave

Job summary

Shellharbour City Council is seeking casual Transfer Station Labourers (Waste) to help maintain the Dunmore Recycling and Waste Disposal Depot. This hands-on role involves general labouring, assisting with resource recovery, operating plant and equipment, and guiding site users safely and efficiently.

We emphasise safety and compliance with WHS requirements. The successful candidate will be physically capable, team‑oriented, and committed to learning and working within a supportive Waste

Qualifications

• Be able to recover recyclable materials from disposed items, in accordance with procedures and safety requirements.
• Have strong physical capability to perform repetitive manual tasks.
• Have a strong commitment to Work, Health and Safety.
• Have a current High Risk Work License - Forklift Truck (LF) and NSW Drivers License – Class C.
• Have General Induction for Construction Work Certificate (White card) or ability to obtain prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labouring duties and support resource recovery.
• Operate plant and equipment in a safe manner.
• Provide excellent customer service by directing site users safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to a clean, safe, and compliant facility while following WHS requirements.

Skills

Recycling recovery

Manual handling

Safety compliance

Forklift LF

Driver's license class C

White card

Job description

Casual Transfer Station Labourers (Waste)

Job No: SHELL1463

The Transfer Station Labourer plays a key role in maintaining Council's Dunmore Recycling and Waste Disposal Depot to a high operational and safety standard.

In this hands-on role, you will carry out general labouring duties, support resource recovery, operate plant and equipment, and provide excellent customer service by directing site users safely and efficiently. You will also contribute to a clean, safe, and compliant facility while following all WHS requirements.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a committed Waste Services team delivering an essential service to the community.

We want you!

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who thrives in a team environment and is eager to learn. The ideal candidate will:

• Be able to recover recyclable materials from disposed items, in accordance with procedures and safety requirements
• Have strong physical capability to perform repetitive manual tasks.
• Have a strong commitment to Work, Health and Safety
• Have a current High Risk Work License - Forklift Truck (LF) and NSW Drivers License – Class C
• Have General Induction for Construction Work Certificate (White card) or ability to obtain prior to employment.

We offer:

• Casual opportunities with shifts ranging Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.
• Commencing salary of $38.19 per hour
• Plus Adverse Working Conditions Allowance – Level 2
• Plus benefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities
• Plus Annual Award Increases & Bi-annual bonus payments & weekly pay run
• Plus a range of local government benefits, including LSL after 5 years, one week 'My Leave', health & wellbeing initiatives as well as generous parental leave entitlements.

Please Note:

• You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment

Contact: Shane Anderson - Operations Manager on 0448 520 009

About us:

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.

Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignmentto our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.