Our Herbertonteam is looking for a safety conscious, reliable & responsible individual to join our Waste Services department as apart-time permanent Transfer Station Operator.

The Transfer Station Operator is responsible for providing protected, 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

Applications Close 5pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026

- Base salary package from $1,917.04 per fortnight ($30.92 per hour)




- A range of allowances included in base salary
- Attractive work/life balance - 62 hour fortnight
- Set roster aligning with operational requirements
- 8:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday & Friday
- 8:00am - 5:30pm Saturday
- 8:00am - 1:30pm Sunday

- Pro-rata annual leave accrual with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to pro-rata long service leave after 7 years' of service
- 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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