Landfill Operator - Kununurra

Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley; Kununurra; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

12% employer superannuation with up to

Salary packaging options

11 public holidays with Local Govt. D

Flexible working arrangements

Uniforms provided

Wellbeing programs and gym memberships

Job summary

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley is seeking a motivated Operator to join the Landfill Team in Kununurra. You will oversee disposal site operations, perform pre-operational checks and ensure compliance with regulations while delivering top-notch customer service to the public.

Key duties include operating landfill equipment, maintaining records, inspecting loads for hazards, and supporting other site operations as required. A WA MR or HR licence is essential; First Aid is desirable.

Qualifications

• Current WA MR or HR Class Driver’s Licence is essential.
• First Aid qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work outdoors in East Kimberley conditions and to operate relevant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-operational checks and report faults.
• Maximise plant and machinery efficiency on all tasks.
• Construct and maintain landfill storm water swale drains, retention ponds and internal roads.
• Compact waste, push up waste and recyclables, operate water and hook lift trucks daily.
• Provide high-quality customer service to residents, contractors and business owners.
• Assist with gatekeeping duties including operating boom gate/ weighbridge and maintaining records.

Skills

Strong communication

Outdoor work ability

Job description

Applications Close (AWST): 6:00 PM 30/11/2026
Salary up to: $80,000 - $89,999
Occupation: Waste Services
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Kununurra - Remote WA

As an Equal OpportunityEmployer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivityand promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcomecontributions from all people. We encourage people of allabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diversecultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allage groups to apply.

TheOrganisation

The Shire of Wyndham EastKimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthyworkplace for our employees is extremely important. We arecommitted to employing people who share the SWEK ValuesofSafety,Teamwork,Accountability,Communication,andRespect; these Values are incorporatedinto all aspects of employment at SWEK.

TheEast Kimberley

The East Kimberley is a stunning and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of WesternAustralia and is known as one of the world's last wildernessfrontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-classfishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options,great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very uniquepart of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, witha unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundantopportunities.

TheOpportunity

Weare looking for a motivated Operator to join our Landfill Team inKununurra to assist site to ensure the efficientoperation of the disposal site assisting and providing landfill attendantservices. Therole will also focus on ensuring compliancewith statutory and regulatory requirements as well asproviding high standards of customer service tomembers of the generalpublic . . The role will alsoassist other Operational team members as required (i.e. WyndhamLandfill, Kununurra operations staff) from time to time uponrequest by line management. Your responsibilities willinclude:

• Ensuringdaily pre-operational checks and prescribed plant/machinerymaintenance is carried out fully and all faults or defects arereported;
• Maximising theefficiency of the plant and machinery on alltasks;
• Constructing andmaintaining landfill storm water swale drains, retention pondsand internal roads;
• Compacting waste at thelandfill tip face, pushing up of waste and recyclable materialand operating the water and hook lift trucks on a dailybasis;
• Providing high qualitycustomer service to residents, contractors and business ownersat all times (face to face, via phone or in writing) inaccordance with the Shire’s Customer ServiceCharter;
• Assisting with gatekeeping duties as required, including but not limitedto:
• Operating boom gateand/or weighbridge;
• Keeping accuratecomputer-based records relating to waste received anddistributing in accordance with policies andprocedures;
• Processing cash andEFTPOS payments;
• Monitoring andinspecting vehicles;
• Maintaining wasteregisters;
• Checking loads ofrubbish for asbestos, oil, tyres, batteries, chemicals andother hazardous goods and ensuring waste complies withlicence requirements; and
• Directing customersto correct tipping areas and arranging for assistance whererequired.
• Undertaking generalhousekeeping/cleaning duties of gatehouse and site as requiredin order to maintain a safe, clean and tidy workarea;
• Seekingways to improve performance in association with other teammembers and their Supervisor;
• Attending andparticipating in toolbox meetings, inductions and training, asrequired;
• Attending andparticipating in team meetings, inductions and training andfollowing organisational specific procedures and processeswhen/where required.

Relevantqualifications, current unrestricted WA Manual “MR’ or “HR” ClassDriver’s Licence are essential for this role andcurrent First Aid qualifications are desirable but notessential .

Youwill also need experience in the ability to work outdoors in EastKimberley conditions, ability to safely operate relevant equipmentand strong communication skill.

More information about theposition and the requirements are in the PositionDescription at the bottom of this page.

Salary andBenefits

Working for SWEK means that in additionto the competitive annualsalary range indicated at the top of this page, you may also enjoya range of benefits including:

• 6 weeks annualleave
• 12%employer superannuation, with the Shire offering to match up toanadditional 5%in co-contributions when theemployee contributes an equivalent amount
• Salarypackaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgageinterest expenses
• 11public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' peryear
• Flexibleworking arrangements
• Shireprovided corporate uniforms
• Avariety of health and wellbeing programs including freemembership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool,free health assessments, mental health programs and EmployeeAssistance Provider (EAP) services

Please notethat, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata tocasual, part-time and maximum-term roles.

Applicants must belegally entitled to work in Australia and will be required toprovide evidence of this entitlement — acceptable evidenceincludes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate,or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance before the interview stage of the recruitment process.