Waste Collection Officer

Bathurst Regional Council; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent - Full-time

Salary: AUD 1,118.30–1,175.00 per week

Rostered day off every three weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Generous leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Bathurst Regional Council is seeking a Waste Collection Officer to join the Waste Management Centre Team. The role drives and operates a waste collection vehicle, collecting household waste in Bathurst in accordance with statutes, regulations and council policies.

This permanent, full-time position reports to the Waste Collection Team Leader and offers a 38-hour work week with a rostered day off every three weeks. Salary is $1,118.30–$1,175.00 per week + 12% super.

Qualifications

• HR Driver's Licence required.
• Basic mechanical and maintenance knowledge required.
• Experience operating tipping trucks required.
• Experience operating lifting equipment required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook.
• Strong commitment to quality customer service and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a waste collection vehicle, collecting household waste in Bathurst.
• Undertake duties in the Waste Management Centre as required.
• Report to the Waste Collection Team Leader.
• Adhere to applicable statutes, regulations and council policies.
• Support safety and efficiency on daily routes.

Skills

HR Driver's Licence

Mechanical knowledge

Tipping trucks experience

Lifting equipment operation

Customer service

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

About The Role

Bathurst Regional Council is currently seeking a Waste Collection Officer to join the Waste Management Centre Team.

About The Role

Bathurst Regional Council is currently seeking a Waste Collection Officer to join the Waste Management Centre Team.

The Waste Collection Officer's main purpose is to drive and operate a waste collection vehicle, collecting waste from households in Bathurst, consistent with applicable statutes, regulations and council policies. The position will also be required to undertake duties relevant to the role within the Waste Management Centre as directed.

This position will report directly to the Waste Collection Team Leader.

Position Summary

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Essential Criteria

• HR Driver's Licence
• Demonstrated basic mechanical and maintenance knowledge
• Proven experience in operating tipping trucks
• Proven experience in the operation of lifting equipment
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook
• A strong commitment to quality customer service with a culture of continuous improvement.

What We Can Offer

Work/Life Balance

enjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset

Generous Leave Entitlements

to support your personal and family needs

Fitness Passport

to Stay active and healthy

Training & Development

to expand your skills

Employee Assistance Program

for confidential support services

Salary: $1,118.30 - $1,175.00 per week + 12% superannuation

Position Status: Permanent - Full-time

Hours of work: 38 hours per week - RDO every three weeks

Application closing date: Sunday, 15 November 2026, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Tania Parkinson - 6333 6574

Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.