Our Athertonteam is looking for anexperienced & motivated individual to join our Waste Services department as a Transfer Station Operator on a casual basis.

The Transfer Station Operator is responsible for providing secure, efficient, and customer-focused operations at Tablelands Regional Council’s (TRC) waste facilities, including transfer stations and open and closed landfill sites. The position carries out waste management, site maintenance, and operational activities in an effective and efficient manner, supports other staff across facilities, and provides courteous assistance to members of the public while ensuring compliance with environmental, operational, and workplace health and safety requirements.

About Tablelands Regional Council (TRC)

TRC is a forward-thinking, progressive, and inclusive organisation, delivering a range of services and programs for our community. We have a highly skilled workforce who provide innovative solutions to problems. We seek and recruit people who are passionate about the region, work well in a team environment, and have the skills and abilities to produce quality outcomes.

The Atherton Tablelands is one of the most exciting places in North Queensland to live and work.



Located within a 90-minute drive from Cairns, our enviable lifestyle, vibrant landscapes, untouched rainforests, dramatic mountains, and stunning lakes & waterfalls make the Tablelands region extremely attractive for your new career

Tablelands Regional Council offers:

- Flexible Working Conditions -we encourage a healthy work-life balance.
- Employment Security - we offer long-term employment opportunities.
- Diverse Training Opportunities - we support staff in their roles.
- Career Progression – we provide opportunities to continually grow and build a career in local government.
- Equal Remuneration – we offer equal employment opportunities.

Applications Close 5pm, Tuesday 1 September 2026

- Base salary package from $38.42 per hour
- A range of allowances included in base salary
- Uniforms & personal protective equipment supplied
- Hearing checks, flu shots & skin checks (subject to availability)
- Discounted health insurance available

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds including First Nations People, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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