Waste Transfer Attendant

If you are looking for a role that offers a heap of variety, then apply to join
our Waste Management Team today.

The Day to Day

As a Waste Transfer Attendant, you will be responsible for assisting the Armidale community with essential waste services while providing excellent customer service.

When we say this role offers a heap of variety, we mean it! One day you might be working in the waste transfer station, the next assisting at landfill. You will get the chance to work in the community recycling center, City to
Soil, Gatehouse and our popular Tip Shop. You will be instrumental in the day-to-day operations of all aspects of our Waste Management program.
Use your experience with front-end loaders, excavators and forklifts to carry out general maintenance and tasks around the Waste Management Facility.

We will also enroll and support you through a Certificate III in Waste Management.

We have opportunities for full-time and casual positions.

About you

You will be able to think on your feet and make proactive and independent decisions. You will frequently operate the Rural waste facilities unsupervised and will need to work independently to solve problems that may arise.

You will showcase your excellent customer service skills and work efficiently as a team ensuring effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience working with plant such as front-end loaders, forklifts and excavators would be advantageous.

Working in this role, safety is paramount. You will come to work with a ‘can do’ attitude and a preparedness to ‘walk the talk’.

Council is focused on developing a strong culture by embedding values of wellbeing, inclusion, commitment and transparency into everything we do.

This is at the heart of how we work. The right person for the job is able to live these values, call out others where they aren't

If you're ready to bring your skills to a dynamic role where you can make a difference in the community, we’d love to hear from you!

We want to hear about you! So in your application, tell us about...

• Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?
• What makes you the best person for the role?
• Your qualifications and experience relevant to the role.

Please note:

• Only the three questions above need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position Description attached to this advertisement.
• You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your application.

We want you to enjoy working at Armidale Regional Council as much as we do, so here’s what’s included:

• Salary from $1,044.05 per week (plus superannuation) based on a 38-hour week.
• Flexible working provisions and a 9-day fortnight
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous leave entitlements
• Gym discounts

Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the Waste team?

• If you would like further information on the role, please contact Josh Keene, Waste Operations Supervisor on 0427 788 952 for a confidential discussion.
• Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
• Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. 

The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide
as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. 

For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.