About the role

Our Recycling Centres, Containers for Change Refund Point and Reuse Shop do some great work reusing, reprocessing and recycling materials to keep them out of landfill.

The Recycling Centre Operator role is based at the City Recycling Centres (Bullsbrook and Malaga) which receives and manages waste and recyclable materials. We have two permanent full-time positions available.

The positions may undertake other priority tasks from time to time including though not limited to, working in the gate house, manual handling, Containers for Change facility, customer service, site clean-up and litter control.

Responsibilities will also include completing all work in a safe and efficient manner having regard to own safety, the public’s safety and that of other workers. Furthermore, ensuring you and your team deliver outstanding customer service and be community minded with a willingness to improve the quality of life for our community.

Safely operate a variety of plant and equipment and care for your plant and equipment daily and report any faults or issues.

This position is required to work Thursday to Sunday in line with roster requirements and, may be required to work additional weekdays as necessary.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

- Be part of a team that will facilitate the efficient and effective reuse and recycling of commodities received by the site, maximising the recovery rate
- Perform manual tasks and operate recycling plant, machinery and vehicles efficiently
- Gate house operation, including using relevant programs for data entry
- Assist in the sale of goods and receive fees utilising EFTPOS terminal
- Operating a counting machine in the Containers for Change Refund Point
- Manual sorting of containers
- Keep work areas clean and tidy ensuring a safe working environment, including site clean-up and litter control
- Use a two-way radio

About you

- A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required




- Current HR Driver’s Licence
- First Aid Certificate
- Basic Worksite Traffic Management Certificate
- Community minded with a willingness to improve the quality of life for our community.

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $69,927.74 to $72,692.77 pro rata plus weekend penalties, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including

- Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
- Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 18%
- Comprehensive employee wellness program
- Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
- Free parking available
- Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.





The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of chance.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For queries please contact Tracey Burt on 0408 914 ***.

To apply please submit a cover letter that outlines your skills, experience and suitability to the role, a current resume and copies of any relevant qualifications and licences, via the link.

Closing Date: Friday 21 August 2026 11PM AWST

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies please.

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