Job description
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a reliable Waste Depot Attendant to work across PMHC Waste Transfer Stations.
These are public waste disposal sites where household and council waste is delivered, inspected, and sorted for recycling, resource recovery, or landfill.
Resource recovery involves separating materials such as metal, green waste, cardboard, and other recyclables so they can be reused or processed instead of going to landfill.
Our Waste Transfer Stations
Receive domestic, commercial, and council waste
Separate materials for recycling and landfill diversion
Operate under strict environmental and safety compliance requirements
Manage heavy vehicles and continuous customer traffic
Require monitoring of waste types and contamination risks
You will work outdoors in all weather conditions, around trucks, machinery, and active waste materials.
This is a hands-on operational role involving customer interaction, plant operation, and strict adherence to safety procedures at all times.
In this role you will:
Open and close the facility and ensure the site is secured each day
Manage public access and traffic flow within the site
Monitor the safety of all people on site
Provide clear and consistent customer service and direction to site users
Inspect incoming waste and prevent hazardous or unauthorised waste entering the facility
Direct customers to the correct disposal and recycling areas
Operate weighbridge systems (WasteMan) and record waste data accurately
Apply correct disposal fees, issue dockets, and handle cash, EFTPOS and vouchers
Complete daily transaction balancing and reconciliations
Respond to customer enquiries in a professional and practical manner
Carry out routine cleaning and general yard maintenance
Operate a forklift and front-end loader (essential requirement)
Use minor plant and equipment as required for site operations
What you'll need
Class C Driver Licence
Ability to operate a forklift and front-end loader (essential)
Experience operating plant or machinery in a workplace setting
Basic cash handling and reconciliation skills
Basic computer and data entry skills (e.g. WasteMan)
Solid focus on safety and ability to follow procedures
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Reliable and consistent work ethic
Hours of Work




This position operates on a seven-day rotating roster, with shifts rostered between 7:45am and 4:15pm.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to work weekends and public holidays as part of your ordinary hours.
Your days and hours of work will be determined by the Waste Services roster.
Remuneration and Benefits
Employment type: Permanent, full-time (averaging 38 hours per week, rotating roster)
Salary: Starting from $1,****** per week up to $1,****** per week (plus 12% super), with competency-based progression available.
Progression: First review after 3 months.
If progression is achieved, the increase is backdated to your commencement date.
Allowance and penalty rates: Adverse Working Level 2 allowance – currently $***** per week.
Penalty rates apply for weekend and public holiday work in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award ****.
Employees working in Waste receive a 50% loading for ordinary hours worked on Saturdays and a 100% loading for ordinary hours worked on Sundays, in addition to the applicable hourly rate of pay.
Benefits
PPE provided
Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
Career development opportunities
Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award **** plus annual salary review
Long service leave after 5 years
Generous employee assistance program
Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements
Questions?
If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role please contact John Collins, Waste Coordinator on ************.
Interested in Applying?
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Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential and desirable criteria within the selection criteria, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.




You will find the position description when you apply for the role.
You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.
Notes
Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.
Please upload documents in PDF format.
We often ask our preferred applicants to complete pre-employment checks.
This may include Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with Children Check Verification.
PMHC's recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails.
Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.
Email communication notifications are used for but not limited to: application received, interview booking tools, confirmation of interview, request for references/more information, delay notifications, testing/assessments (aptitude/psychometric/industry specific) and application outcomes (unsuccessful before or after interview).
Please regularly check your 'junk mail' or ensure our email address Jobs @pmhc.nsw.gov.au and no_reply @lgss.com.au is set to 'trustworthy'.
Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.
At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we believe that diversity makes us stronger.
We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the vibrant community we serve—where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact us at ****** using the subject line: Waste Depot Attendant - Pembrooke enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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📌 Waste Depot Attendant - Pembrooke (New South Wales)
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