Waste Transfer Station Attendant

Shire of Capel; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Waste Transfer Station Attendant to assist customers in waste disposal at their facility. Candidates should possess customer service and cash handling experience, along with a Construction Induction Card. The role emphasizes teamwork and community service in a supportive environment. Competitive wage and employee benefits included.

Benefits

Flexibility and support

Employee benefits program

14% Shire superannuation contribution

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate the Shire’s HEART values: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
• Previous experience in Waste or Recycling fields is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers in disposing of waste efficiently.
• Ensure waste streams are kept sorted, tidy, and safe.
• Maintain a high standard of service.

Skills

Customer service experience

Cash handling experience

Physical fitness for lifting

Education

Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Job description

Overview

Posted: 02/09/2025

Closing Date: 23/09/2025

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Capel

Job Category: Government, Defence & Emergency, Trades & Services

Do you have a commitment to quality customer service, enjoy working outdoors and have an interest in Waste and Recycling? We want to hear from you!

The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community and each other.

Role

As a Waste Transfer Station Attendant you will greet and guide customers in disposing their waste efficiently and effectively, and ensure our waste streams are kept sorted, tidy and safe; providing a high standard of service to our growing community.

Our Waste Transfer Station is open Friday to Tuesday, and on all Public Holidays except Good Friday and Christmas Day.

If you're reliable, friendly and ready to help our community keep Capel clean and green, we’d love to hear from you!

Rewards

• Flexibility and support
• Investment in you and your career
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety
• $63726 base rate (plus weekend penalty rates and Adverse Working Conditions Allowance)
• Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution
• Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts

For further position related requirements please refer to Position Description – Waste Transfer Station Attendant PDF (285KB). If you are viewing this ad in Seek the link may have been removed. Please view this vacancy on our website at capel.wa.gov.au/council/work-with-us.aspx to access the position description.

Desired Skills And Experience

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join us in servicing our community for the future.

To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire’s HEART of: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
• Demonstrated customer service experience
• Cash handling experience
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Good level of fitness including capacity for lifting

Previous experience in Re-use, Waste or Recycling related fields and loader operation will be highly regarded.

Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact Organisational Development on 9727 0222 to discuss.

Further position related enquiries can be directed to Organisational Development on 9727 0222.

Applications close

9.00am on Tuesday 23 September 2025.

The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.