Waste Field Officer

Council Jobs; Torquay; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing program

Career development

Additional annual leave

Free onsite parking

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Job summary

Surf Coast Shire Council’s Waste Management Team is recognised as a leader in waste management across Victoria. As a Waste Field Officer, you will support daily waste operations, undertake field inspections, assist with minor repairs, provide customer service and help ensure waste services operate safely and sustainably.

Join our team and make a positive difference to our community and environment. The ideal candidate is practical, reliable, and self-motivated, enjoys outdoor work, and can work

Qualifications

• Experience in Waste Management.
• Practical handyman skills, including minor maintenance, fixes and repairs.
• Experience operating a variety of computer software packages.
• Prior experience in a similar role with 3 years of experience.
• Experience in customer service role.
• A current Working With Children Check
• Permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results suitable for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily waste operations and field inspections.
• Provide customer service and respond to community requests.
• Support minor repairs and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Waste management

Handyman skills

Independent working

Customer service

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Written records

Tools

Computer software

Job description

• $72,462– $78,501 papro-rata (plus 12% super and annual pay increases)

Who we are

There are not many places in Australia quite like Surf Coast Shire, where you can surf at world-class locations like Bells Beach Djarrak, drive along the scenic coast on the Great Ocean Road, or explore the many waterfalls set in tranquil rainforests. The region is a major Victorian tourism destination, and not just because of the coast; it is also thanks to vibrant hinterland towns, a variety of world-class events, colourful community markets, ranges of family activities, and more.

Surf Coast Shire spans Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadubanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation.

Surf Coast Shire Council delivers services from Lorne to Winchelsea to Torquay and all of the communities in-between, helping to make the region a destination to live, work and play.

We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

Your new career

Surf Coast Shire Council's Waste Management Team is recognised as a leader in waste management across Victoria, delivering essential waste collection, disposal, resource recovery, education and litter prevention services to the community.

As a Waste Field Officer, you will support daily waste operations, undertake field inspections, assist with minor repairs, provide customer service and help ensure waste services operate safely, efficiently and sustainably. Join our team and make a positive difference to our community and environment.

What you will bring to the role

We are seeking a practical, reliable and self-motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors and contributing to the delivery of essential community services. You will bring strong problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail and a hands‑on approach to maintaining public assets and facilities. The successful candidate will be confident working independently, conducting inspections, responding to community requests, performing minor maintenance tasks, maintaining accurate records and adapting to changing operational priorities.

To thrive in this role you will have:

• A practical, hands-on approach and experience in waste management
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• A high level of attention to detail; and
• A proactive commitment to safety, teamwork and delivering positive outcomes for the community.

Key selection criteriaMandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• Experience in Waste Management.
• Practical handyman skills, including carrying out minor maintenance, fixes and repairs (preferred).
• Experience in operating a variety of computer software packages.
• Prior experience in a similar role with 3 years of experience.
• Experience in customer service role.
• A current Working With Children Check
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

What you’ll love working with us

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading.

For more information

You’ll find further details about the role, including accountabilities and key selection criteria, in the Position Description on our website – [Position Description PDF]

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Ashwini Bandi,Waste Collections Team Leader on 5261 0600.

Applications close at 11.59pm onSunday 15 November 2026.

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.