Waste Depot Attendant

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a reliable

Waste Depot Attendant to work across PMHC Waste Transfer Stations.

These are public waste disposal sites where household and council waste is delivered, inspected, and sorted for recycling, resource recovery, or landfill. Resource recovery involves separating materials such as metal, green waste, cardboard, and other recyclables so they can be reused or processed instead of going to landfill.

Our Waste Transfer Stations

• Receive domestic, commercial, and council waste
• Separate materials for recycling and landfill diversion
• Operate under strict environmental and safety compliance requirements
• Manage heavy vehicles and continuous customer traffic
• Require monitoring of waste types and contamination risks

You will work outdoors in all weather conditions, around trucks, machinery, and active waste materials. This is a hands-on operational role involving customer interaction, plant operation, and strict adherence to safety procedures at all times.

In This Role You Will

• Open and close the facility and ensure the site is secured each day
• Manage public access and traffic flow within the site
• Monitor the safety of all people on site
• Provide clear and consistent customer service and direction to site users
• Inspect incoming waste and prevent hazardous or unauthorised waste entering the facility
• Direct customers to the correct disposal and recycling areas
• Operate weighbridge systems (WasteMan) and record waste data accurately
• Apply correct disposal fees, issue dockets, and handle cash, EFTPOS and vouchers
• Complete daily transaction balancing and reconciliations
• Respond to customer enquiries in a professional and practical manner
• Carry out routine cleaning and general yard maintenance
• Operate a forklift and front-end loader (essential requirement)
• Use minor plant and equipment as required for site operations

What You'll Need

• Class C Driver Licence
• Ability to operate a forklift and front-end loader (essential)
• Experience operating plant or machinery in a workplace setting
• Basic cash handling and reconciliation skills
• Basic computer and data entry skills (e.g. WasteMan)
• Strong focus on safety and ability to follow procedures
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Reliable and consistent work ethic

Hours of Work

This position operates on a seven-day rotating roster, with shifts rostered between 7:45am and 4:15pm.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to work weekends and public holidays as part of your ordinary hours. Your days and hours of work will be determined by the Waste Services roster.

Remuneration And Benefits

Employment type: Permanent, full-time (averaging 38 hours per week, rotating roster)

Salary: Starting from $1,214.41 per week up to $1,359.30 per week (plus 12% super), with competency-based progression available.

Progression: First review after 3 months. If progression is achieved, the increase is backdated to your commencement date.

Allowance and penalty rates: Adverse Working Level 2 allowance – currently $52.44 per week. Penalty rates apply for weekend and public holiday work in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2026. Employees working in Waste receive a 50% loading for ordinary hours worked on Saturdays and a 100% loading for ordinary hours worked on Sundays, in addition to the applicable hourly rate of pay.

Benefits

• PPE provided
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Career development opportunities
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2026 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role please contact John Collins, Waste Coordinator on 02 6581 8423.

Interested in Applying?

Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential and desirable criteria within the selection criteria, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.

You will find the position description when you apply for the role.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.

Applications Close: Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11:30pm

Notes

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

Please upload documents in PDF format.

We often ask our preferred applicants to complete pre-employment checks. This may include Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with Children Check Verification.

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Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.

At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the vibrant community we serve—where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact us at [email protected]. We’re here to support you every step of the way.