Casual x 2

$44.85 per hour plus Superannuation and Industry Allowance

Our Values| Respect | Integrity | Teamwork | Service Excellence |Innovation

About the Opportunity

Are you handy with machinery, passionate about the environment, and great with people? Glenelg Shire Council is seeking two motivated casual Transfer Station Operators to join our team to help keep our shire clean, secure, and sustainable while working across our Waste Transfer Stations.

As a Transfer Station Operator your role will include:

- Greeting community members, assessing waste loads, processing payments at the weighbridge and maintaining a clean, organised facility.
- Safely operating plant and equipment around the site, including loaders, excavators, and forklifts.
- Undertaking regular site inspections and litter collections to ensure a safe, welcoming, and tidy environment for everyone.
- Helping residents with recycling choices and managing resources like green waste, cardboard, tyres, and e-waste to maximize landfill diversion.

For further information on the position please refer to the Position Description. What you need to Succeed

We are looking for two reliable team players who can work independently and maintain a positive, helpful attitude with our community. To be successful, you will need:

- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
- Loader, Excavator, and Forklift licences (highly regarded).
- Proven experience operating plant and machinery safely.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- A valid Working with Children Check and a satisfactory Police check.

To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role. Why work for us?

A career with Glenelg Shire Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will care about empowering our community and see the impact of the work you do. We have a values-based culture and offer a range of training and personal development opportunities,



along with a wide range of benefits for staff including salary packaging options, active social club, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support, well-being initiatives and salary sacrifice options available for gym memberships.

Glenelg Shire

Council is an equal opportunity employer and values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe working environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people while providing positive employment opportunities. We take pride in being a child safe organisation and are committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as our employees. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes. Our Shire is renowned for its landscapes which include the Budj Bim, National Heritage Landscape, expansive beaches, scenic and rugged coast and national parks. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional lands and waters of the Gunditjmara people, Boandik people, Jardwadjali people and their respective cultural heritages. Council embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive community.

Pre-employment Requirements:

All positions with Council are subject to a satisfactory ongoing National Police Check, valid Working with Children Check (Employee), medical assessment and Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of this page. You will be guided to complete our online application form. When submitting your application, please ensure you upload the following supporting documents:

- A brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role, including addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description.
- Resume.
- Copies of relevant qualifications (if applicable).

Applications Close: Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11:59pm Looking for further information please contact:

Name: Bree Phillips

Position: Manager Setting and Facilities

Contact Phone: 0436 404 155

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📌 Transfer Station Operator (2 x Casuals) (Portland)
🏢 Glenelg Shire Council
📍 Portland