Waste Collection Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Generous Leave Entitlements

Fitness Passport

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bathurst Regional Council is seeking a Waste Collection Officer to join the Waste Management Centre Team. You will drive and operate a waste collection vehicle, collecting household waste in Bathurst in accordance with applicable statutes and council policies.

The role reports to the Waste Collection Team Leader and is a permanent, full-time position. The job includes a 38-hour work week and benefits to support work/life balance, with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a waste collection vehicle to collect household waste in Bathurst in line with statutes and council policies.
• Undertake duties at the Waste Management Centre as directed.
• Report to the Waste Collection Team Leader.

Skills

HR Licence

Mechanical knowledge

Tipping trucks

Lifting equipment

MS Office

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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.

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 Balanceenjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset
• Generous Leave Entitlementsto support your personal and family needs
• Fitness Passportto Stay active and healthy
• Training & Developmentto expand your skills
• Employee Assistance Programfor confidential support services

Want To Know More?

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

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being aflexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplacewhere 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 aChild Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.