Garbage Assistant

Griffith City Council; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Stable, secure employment

Generous leave provisions, including L

Long service leave after 5 years

MyLeave

Collaborative teams that value respect

Ongoing learning and careerdevelopment

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Griffith City Council is seeking a permanent Garbage Assistant in Griffith, NSW. The role supports waste collection operations, working with a driver to collect waste from commercial, street and park bins while prioritising safety and efficiency.

Applicants should have a White Card/General Construction Induction Training certificate. The position offers a 38-hour week, with a start salary of around $60,425.56–$66,469.52 per year plus superannuation, and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• White Card/General Construction Induction Training certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the driver, safely and quickly carry out the duties of Garbage Assistant.
• Conduct collection of waste from commercial, street and park bins with a minimum of disruption to the public.

Education

White Card/General Construction Induction Training certificate

Job description

Reference Number: S100-26-673

Closing Date: 02/11/2026

Position Details

Position Title: Garbage Assistant

Closing Date: 2 November 2026

Salary: Commencement annual salary range from $60,425.56 to $66,469.52 (Grade 4), plus superannuation.

Employment Type: Permanent (38 hours per week) normal working shift of 5.00 AM to 1.06 PM

About Us

Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina. The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they are driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.

About the Role

The purpose of the Garbage Assistant is to conduct the essential health service of ensuring that the collection of waste from commercial, street and park bins is efficient with a minimum of disruption to public. Under the direction of the driver, safely and quickly carry out the duties of Garbage Assistant.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will require to hold a White Card/General Construction Induction Training certificate.

(Please include copies of all relevant licences and qualifications with your application)

About You

You’re a collaborative team player who values respect, integrity and shared success. You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace. You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community.

What Griffith City Council Offers

• Flexible working arrangements that enable our people to balance professional success with personal wellbeing
• Stable, secure employment within a trusted and resilient organisation
• Generous leave provisions, including long service leave after 5 years and MyLeave
• Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
• Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.
• Ongoing learning and career development
• Salary packaging options

Application Information

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process, which includes reference, identity, credential, and/or medical history checks. It may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a NSW Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to the successful clearance of all checks.

Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Additional Information

For any questions about the role, please contact John Roser on 1300 176 077.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Note: Candidates using mobile devices are strongly advised to use a desktop computer to complete the application forms as they require extensive amounts of typing.