Please read the Position Description and the application process of applying for positions with Wentworth Shire Council before submitting your application. View the application process on the Council website.
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12 month term contract – 76 hours per fortnight
Closing Monday 24 August 2026 @ 4.00pm
Wentworth Shire Council is seeking a suitable and motivated individual for the position of Landfill Attendant. As a member of the team, you will be required to attend weighbridge/gate duties at Council’s waste management facilities (located at Buronga, Wentworth, Dareton and Pomona). Primarily your duties will include (but not limited to) inspecting loads, operating weighbridge software, operate heavy plant and equipment and provide a high level of customer service. Experience in operating heavy plant and equipment is advantageous.
The position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a three month probation period and has a commencement salary of $65,979.47 plus 12% superannuation. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a fit for work assessment along with a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
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Join Wentworth Shire Council for a career in a progressive, community-focused work environment that prioritises the interests of the Shire.
Wentworth Shire Council is committed to becoming a child safe organisation by embedding the NSW Child Safe Standards across our organisation. An advocate of Equal Employment Opportunity, Council offers outstanding working conditions and a team-oriented, positive culture.
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Employees at Wentworth Shire Council are provided with a range of advantages:
- Accrued Rostered Days Off throughout the year (for eligible roles), in addition to four weeks of Annual Leave
- Long Service Leave entitlements after five years of service
- Professional development opportunities
- 12% superannuation
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Wentworth Shire, home to about 8,000 residents, offers a unique lifestyle by the Murray and Darling Rivers. It’s a place of natural beauty and outdoor activities, ideal for families. Nearby Mildura provides additional amenities and cultural experiences. This balance makes Wentworth Shire an attractive location for living, working, and exploring. Discover what is worth seeing and doing in Wentworth and Surrounds: experiencewentworth.com.au
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Further information on the role and application process can be found from Council’s website www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/employment or by contacting Glen Norris, Manager Human Resources on (03) •••• •027.