Waste Management Officer

Complete Staff Solutions; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Staff Solutions seeks a motivated Waste Management Officer to join a Resource Recovery team, delivering high‑quality waste services to the community from the Waste Management Centre. The role covers weighbridge operations, drop‑off area management and site maintenance, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will work across operational tasks, support cash handling and ensure compliance with safety, environmental and service standards, while maintaining a professional operation and

Qualifications

• Experience in the waste management industry.
• Class C driver license is required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to work rostered shifts including weekends and public holidays.
• Immunisation against Hepatitis A and B is desirable.
• Construction Induction Card (white card) is desirable.
• Forklift tickets are desirable.
• Experience with weighbridge operations and cash handling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients.
• Carry out operational duties across resource recovery and transfer station facilities.
• Act as drop-off and transfer station area attendant as required.
• Perform weighbridge operations: direct customers, receipts, and record weights.
• Complete labouring and grounds maintenance tasks (mowing, litter collection, weeding, upkeep).
• Operate plant and equipment safely, including forklift.
• Maintain a strong focus on work health and safety standards.

Skills

Waste management experience

Customer service focus

Weekend shifts willingness

Education

Class C driver license

Tools

Weighbridge operations

Forklift tickets

Cash handling

Job description

Complete Staff Solutions are seeking a motivated Waste Management Officer to join a Resource Recovery team to support the local council. This hands‑on role involves delivering high‑quality waste management services to the community while maintaining a safe, efficient, and professional operation at the Waste Management Centre. You will work across a variety of operational tasks including weighbridge operations, drop‑off area management, and general site maintenance, ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and service standards.

Key responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external clients

Perform operational duties across the resource recovery and transfer station facilities

Perform the role of drop‑off and transfer station area attendant as required

Undertake weighbridge operations, including directing customers, receipting payments, and recording vehicle weights

Complete labouring and grounds maintenance tasks (mowing, litter collection, weeding, and general upkeep)

Operate plant and equipment safely and efficiently, including forklift

Maintain a strong focus on work health and safety standards

About you

Experience in the waste management industry

Class C driver's license

Good communication skills and a strong customer service focus

Willingness to work rostered shifts including weekends and public holidays

Current immunisation (or willingness) for Hepatitis A and B

Construction Induction Certificate - white card (desirable)

Forklift tickets (desirable)

Experience in weighbridge operations and cash handling (desirable)