Transfer Station Operator - Casual

Sthgrampians; Hamilton; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Safe work environment

Personal and professional growth

Work-life balance

Job summary

Southern Grampians Shire Council is seeking casual Transfer Station Attendants to operate at Hamilton and other outer transfer stations. You will assist residents and businesses, promote recycling, and help divert waste from landfill.

A loader licence and HR license are preferred, with a strong emphasis on customer service and safety. Role involves weekday/weekend/public holiday shifts, interviews ongoing during advertising, and a focus on work-life balance and growth opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Loader licence and Heavy rigid licence are mandatory.
• Experience with waste transfer station operations is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents and businesses with waste and recycling at transfer stations.
• Promote recycling and divert waste from landfill to support sustainability.
• Support safe and efficient operation of transfer stations and equipment.
• Provide courteous, professional customer service to the public.

Skills

Loader licence

Heavy rigid licence

Customer service

Sustainability awareness

Job description

Band 3- $43.45 - $46.50 excluding superannuation and industry allowance of $0.92 per hour

Council are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our Waste Services team as a Casual Transfer Station Attendant.This position may be required to work weekdays, weekends and public holidays.

As a Transfer Station Attendant, you will play a vital role in the smooth operation of Southern Grampians Shire Transfer Stations. Mainly based at the Hamilton Transfer Station but with the option to complete shifts at seven of the Shires outer transfer stations. You’ll assist local residents and businesses in maximizing recycling efforts and diverting waste from landfill, helping to promote a more sustainable and environmentally-conscious community.

While experience with Waste Transfer Station operations and having a current loader licence and heavy rigid license is mandatory, we are open to applicants who demonstrate a passion for learning and a commitment to providing courteous, professional customer service. If you enjoy helping others, solving problems, and contributing to the community’s sustainability, this is the role for you!

Interviews will be conducted throughout the advertising process, allowing us to meet with suitable candidates as applications are received.

Benefits of working at Council:

• We encourage personal and professional growth
• We understand the importance of work / life balance
• We are committed to providing a safe work environment
• We offer flexible work arrangements

Working at Southern Grampians Shire Council provides great work life balance, competitive remuneration, salary sacrifice, access to health and wellbeing programs, and access to further training and development opportunities. We are a child safe organisation.

Further information for this role can be obtained by contacting Nathan Wenn, Circular Economy Coordinatorvia phone on 0456 767 432.

Full details of this position are in the position description attached below.

Applications close: Friday 11 September 2026 at 5.00pm