Working for East Gippsland Shire Council
With a diverse landscape including national parks, stunning coastlines, and Australia's largest inland lakes system, East Gippsland offers an incredible environment to live and work. We're proud to offer a supportive and inclusive workplace where you'll have opportunities for professional development and enjoy perks like our employee assistance program and social club activities.
About The Opportunity
Support the day-to-day operation of the Lakes Entrance transfer station, helping deliver efficient waste and recycling services to the community. The role focuses on assisting customers, managing waste streams, and maintaining a safe, clean and well-run site.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in resource recovery, diverting from landfill
Ensure bins are filled to ensure maximum capacity and sorted appropriately
Control vehicles, inspect loads and direct customers to appropriate drop-off locations
Collect customer cash and EFTPOS payments and record data using PIVOT system
Ensure the site is regularly tidied and daily checklists are completed
Ensure compliance with EPA regulations, safety standards, and Council policies.
In this position, you will work 7 days on, 7 days off, Sat - Sun 8:45-4:15, Mon - Fri 7:45-4:15.
The Lakes Entrance Transfer Station operates from 8am to 4pm on Weekdays and 9am to 4pm on Weekends. Sometimes there is scope for additional hours by agreement, as required by the organisation (eg: leave cover).
What we are looking for
Experience operating a landfill, transfer station, or similar infrastructure
Demonstrate positive, friendly attitude towards customers with ability to direct them appropriately
Physically fit and able to manage workload and duties effectively




Able to use iPad and EFTPOS devices to collect payments
Why you'll love EGSC:
Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres
Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!
Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!
17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata
Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the chance to develop your career!
Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions
How To Apply
If this sounds like a great opportunity, apply now! Please include
Your resume
A
cover letter
explaining why you are
interested in the position and what skills you will bring to the role.
Expressions of
interest close at
***** pm
on
27 August ****
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check and pre-employment medical check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
For a
confidential discussion about the position, please contact
Steve Parslow, Supervisor Transfer Stations
on
03 •••• •500
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.

📌 Transfer Station Attendant - Lakes Entrance (Victoria)
🏢 East Gippsland Shire Council
📍 Victoria