Do you enjoy working with people, providing excellent customer service, and being part of a team that helps deliver important environmental services to the community?

Glenorchy City Council is seeking a friendly, reliable and customer-focused Tollbooth Officer to join our Waste Services team at the Jackson Street Waste Management Centre.

As the first point of contact for customers using the facility, you will provide advice on waste disposal, operate the weighbridge and associated systems, process payments, assist customers with enquiries, and help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming site environment.

About The Role - This Role Is Responsible For

- Operating the weighbridge and associated computer systems.
- Providing high-quality customer service and waste disposal advice.
- Inspecting and categorising waste to ensure compliance with site requirements.
- Processing payments, balancing cash and maintaining accurate records.
- Supporting safe and efficient site operations.
- Maintaining the tollbooth area, including routine litter collection and reporting issues.
- Working collaboratively with customers, contractors and team members.

What you'll bring - we are looking for someone who has:

- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Experience handling cash, receipting and balancing transactions.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures.
- The ability to build effective relationships with customers and colleagues.

Position details

- Part time role.
- Monday to Thursday every second week, 7.15am to 4.25pm.

Why join us?





- Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice with a positive workplace culture and a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion
- 15% Superannuation
- be part of a motivated team that supports one another, values innovation, celebrates success and enjoys having a bit of fun along the way
- ongoing training and career development opportunities
- access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP
- located just 15 minutes from the Hobart CBD – but with free parking
- Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025

Our commitment to community Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Read our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy. How To Apply To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.

Your Application Must Include

- A response addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description. When responding to the Key Selection Criteria, applicants should provide clear examples that demonstrate relevant skills, experience and capability. These responses are the main factor used to assess suitability and determine progression to interview.
- A current Résumé

Pre-employment checks including a national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment. Applications close at 10pm on Sunday, 18 October 2026

Questions? Contact Mel Young, Coordinator Waste Services, on (03) 6216 6800.

Position Description - Tollbooth Officer

📌 Tollbooth Officer (Hobart)
🏢 Glenorchy City Council
📍 Hobart