About the position:

The Waste Operations Officer plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Meru LandfillWaste Disposal Facility, working across both the Weighbridge office and the Bowerbird shop. This roleforms part of a rotating roster within the waste operations team to ensure both facilities remainfunctional and well-maintained. At the Bowerbird, the officer assists customers, manages donations,and processes reusable goods for resale. At the Weighbridge, the officer ensures accurateclassification, weighing, and recording of waste loads, maintains compliance with site procedures,licence conditions and supports general site operations.

The City is looking to fill one permanent and one fixed-term full-time role. The fixed-term role is offered as up to 12-month contract to cover a period of Parental leave.

Key accountabilities:

- Operate all weighbridge functions, maintain accurate waste records, and ensure compliancewith regulations.
- Collect and process fees/payments (both cash and credit card) and balance the till on a dailybasis in accordance with Council administrative and financial procedures.
- Accurately classify and maintain details of waste entering and leaving the Meru Site, using theWaste Services Software.
- Undertake daily tasks in the Bowerbird shop including sales, customer service, pricing,creating displays, general housekeeping, accepting donations and stock adjustment.
- Proactively enhance customers’ knowledge of recycling and how to reuse and repurpose shopitems. Provide customers with additional waste related information and assistance as needed.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employmentTo gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification requirements in moredetail, please call Toni Harrison,



Waste Operations Supervisor on 08 9956 6665.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will ideally have previous experience in hospitality, retail or customer service,or demonstrated experience in a similar role. A willingness to learn, along with good customer serviceand communication skills, will also be highly regarded.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is requiredof all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary starting from $71,211 per annum or $36.04 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge,skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

- +15% loading per hour working part of a rotating roster (including weekends)
- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 22 Annual Leave days
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities
- Study Assistance
- Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's CoralCoast.With a growing populationofover 41,000 peopleit offers awide range ofservices andactivities.

Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional cityare plentiful. You can be part of working with usto deliverthe bestfor our community and thisregion.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of allpeople in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability,and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunityemployer with solid commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Applications close 4pm Sunday 6 September 2026.

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📌 Waste Operations Officer (Geraldton)
🏢 City of Greater Geraldton
📍 Geraldton