Waste Depot Attendant

Shoalhaven City Council; Nowra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Flexitime for indoor staff

Flexible and remote working options

Novated lease arrangements

Professional development and training

Wellbeing programs: Fitness Passport &

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Shoalhaven City Council is hiring for multiple permanent waste collection roles, performing tasks across transfer areas, weighbridge, buy-back centre and recycling programs. You will manage yard and site duties, adhere to safety and regulatory standards, and support customer service while maintaining efficient operations.

The role requires a Certificate 2 in Waste Management (or equivalent), a Class MR Licence, and willingness to obtain white card.

Qualifications

• Certificate 2 in Waste Management or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in waste management/civil construction/maintenance.
• Class MR Driver's Licence or willingness to obtain.
• NSW General Induction Construction card (white card) or willingness to obtain.
• Proof of Right to Work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Undertake multiple waste collection, acceptance, disposal and recycling duties.
• Operate across transfer area, weighbridge/gatehouse, buy-back centre, garden organics and bulky waste pick-ups.
• Collect waste and recycling from various council facilities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and council policies.
• Participate in briefs and identify safety or operational improvements.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Team collaboration

Procedural compliance

Education

Certificate 2 in Waste Management

Class MR Driver's Licence

NSW General Induction Construction card

Tools

Mobile plant

Fixed plant operation

Job description

• Multiple Permanent / Full Time opportunities available
• Additional $2,726.88 gross p.a. in allowances
• Work locations include West Nowra, Huskisson, and Ulladulla, depending on operational needs. You may also be required to work across other sites including Kangaroo Valley, Berry, Callala, Sussex Inlet, Bendalong, Lake Conjola, and Kioloa.

About the Role

This role is responsible for undertaking multiple waste collection, acceptance, disposal and recycling duties within different operational areas This includes:

• Transfer area
• Weighbridge/Gatehouse
• Buy-Back Centre
• Garden Organics and Bulky Waste pick-up
• Street and Park litter bin pick-ups
• Collection of waste and recycling from other Council facilities

Within these areas you will be required to:

• Perform recycling operations in several ways from manual separation, to using
• mobile plant, to high tech fixed plant and sorting equipment.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and Council's policies and
• Participate in morning and afternoon briefs, identifying any safety related
• issues or operational improvements that can be implemented.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

A monthly roster will be implemented to support the business requirements, which operates seven days a week.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Certificate 2 in Waste Management, Civil Construction or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in a waste management or civil construction or maintenance environment
• Class MR Driver's Licence or willing to obtain as soon as practical
• NSW General Induction Construction card (white card) or willing to obtain
• Proof of your Right to Work in Australia

We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing quality customer service, who can work collaboratively within a team and demonstrates a commitment to safety in all aspects of their work.

Applications Close: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Trista Thorpe - Recycling Operations Coordinator - 0439 580 ***

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

** Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and applicants with disability can request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.