Weighbridge Attendant

Tamworth Regional Council; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamworth Regional Council is seeking a reliable Weighbridge Attendant to join the Waste Management and Resource Recovery team at the landfill facility in Tamworth, NSW. You will be the first point of contact, ensuring accurate assessment, recording and management of waste in line with council and statutory requirements.

The role requires 1–3 years of relevant experience, NSW Drivers Licence, Certificate II or equivalent, and safety certifications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience (1-3 years) in similar weighbridge roles.
• Operate and manage weighbridge systems and record transactions accurately.
• Accurate data entry and record keeping using MS Office.
• Comply with safety, environmental and council requirements.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with customers, clients and team members.
• Process financial transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Operate and understand weighbridge systems (eg: Mandalay).
• Perform data entry and maintain precise records using Microsoft Office.
• Apply safe work practices.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment and perform manual tasks safely.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Process transactions

Weighbridge systems

Data entry & MS Office

Safety practices

Team collaboration

Education

Cert II or equivalent (400-600 hrs)

WHS Construction Card

First Aid Certificate

Manual Handling training

Immunisation up to date

Tools

Mandalay weighbridge system

Job description

Weighbridge Attendant Location: Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Customer facing
• Waste and resource recovery
• Varied tasks
• 9-day fortnight

Tamworth Regional council is seeking a reliable, customer focused and professional Weighbridge Attendant to join our Waste Management and Resource Recovery team. Based at our landfill facility, this role plays an important part in ensuring that all waste entering the site is accurately assessed, recorded, and managed in accordance with Council and statutory requirements. As the first point of contact for site users you will deliver excellent customer service while maintaining compliance, safety and environmental standards.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE

You will have demonstrated experience (1-3 years) in similar roles, with the ability to:

• Communicate effectively with customers, clients and team members
• Process financial transactions accurately and efficiently
• Operate and understand weighbridge systems (eg: Mandalay)
• Perform data entry and maintain precise records using Microsoft Office programs
• Apply safe work practices
• Work collaboratively in a team environment and perform manual tasks safely

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• NSW Drivers Licence
• Certificate II, or equivalent licence(s) or certificate(s) requiring 400-600 hours
• WHS Construction Card
• First Aid Certificate
• Manual Handling training
• Immunisation for Hepatitis A and B, Tetnus, Q Fever (or willingness to undergo)

Salary range: Grade 6 - $1,113.60 - $1,205.00 per week excluding superannuation for a 38 hour work week.

Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Applications Close : 11.59pm Friday 6 November 2026.

WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you’re aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK! Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community. The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people. Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round. Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career. As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process. Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below. https://shorturl.at/npAF6