Transfer Station Operator

Council Jobs; Atherton; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary package

Allowances included in base salary

62 hour fortnight

Rostered hours

Pro-rata annual leave with 17.5% leave

Long service leave after 7 years

Uniforms & PPE supplied

Health checks & flu shots

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Tablelands Regional Council is seeking a part-time permanent Transfer Station Operator to manage our waste facilities with a safety-first approach and customer focus. The role is based at TRC's sites, involving waste handling, site maintenance, and ensuring environmental and workplace safety standards are observed.

Rostered hours are set to meet operational needs, including weekend shifts. There are pro-rata annual leave entitlements and uniforms/PPE provided, with health checks offered where

Qualifications

• Ability to operate transfer stations and waste facilities safely
• Strong safety awareness and reliability
• Customer-focused and courteous when engaging with the public

Responsibilities

• Operate transfer stations and open/closed landfill sites in a safe, efficient manner
• Provide waste management and site maintenance tasks as directed
• Support other staff across facilities and assist the public while complying with WHS requirements

Job description

Our Herbertonteam is looking for a safety conscious, reliable & responsible individual to join our Waste Services department as apart-time permanent Transfer Station Operator.

The Transfer Station Operator is responsible for providing safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations at Tablelands Regional Council's (TRC) waste facilities, including transfer stations and open and closed landfill sites. The position carries out waste management, site maintenance, and operational activities in an effective and efficient manner, supports other staff across facilities, and provides courteous assistance to members of the public while ensuring compliance with environmental, operational, and workplace health and safety requirements

Applications Close 5pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026

• Base salary package from $1,917.04 per fortnight ($30.92 per hour)
• A range of allowances included in base salary
• Attractive work/life balance - 62 hour fortnight
• Set roster aligning with operational requirements
  • 8:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday & Friday
  • 8:00am - 5:30pm Saturday
  • 8:00am - 1:30pm Sunday
• Pro-rata annual leave accrual with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to pro-rata long service leave after 7 years' of service
• Uniforms & personal protective equipment supplied
• Hearing checks, flu shots & skin checks (subject to availability)
• Discounted health insurance available

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds including First Nations People, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.