Waste Services Operator

Employment Details
Date Added: 8-May-2026
Closing Date: 30-Jun-2026 05:00 PM
Position Description:  Download Position Description

Waste Services Operator

 

Casual - 15 hours per week this includes weekends and some public holidays.

Wandering Transfer Station opening hours: Sundays 8am to 4pm and Mondays 8am to 3pm

 

The Shire of Wandering is seeking a motivated, customer‑oriented individual to fill the role of Waste Services Operator, overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the Wandering Transfer Station.

 

Experience in the waste and recycling industry; in particular the operation of Waster Transfer Stations and Landfills and use of waste equipment and plant is preferred, but not essential. The ability to safely operate and appropriate licences for driving a tractor is also preferred.

 

The position offers great benefits, including:

  • Up to 17% employer contributed superannuation (conditions apply).
  • Adverse working allowance of $34.82 (per week)
  • Performance allowance up to $2500 annually (based on outcome of annual performance reviews)
  • Overtime as approved
  • Training and development opportunities as relevant to the role.
  • A great Employee Health and Wellbeing Program and access to our Employee Assistance Program
  • PPE is provided upon commencement, and in-house training is provided as required

 

Dependent on qualifications, skills and experience, a competitive hourly rate will be negotiated with the suitable applicant. View the full position description at www.wandering.wa.gov.au/employment/

 

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the Operations Manager, Karl Mickle, by phoning (08) 6828 1800 to further discuss this position. The position description is available on the Shire’s website.

 

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will only be considered until the position is filled. This means that the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

 

Please email a covering letter and your resume detailing relevant experience to karl.mickle@wandering.wa.gov.au or dropped off at the Shire Office located at 22 Watts Street, Wandering WA 6308. 

 

The Shire of Wandering is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

 

Canvassing of councillors will disqualify applicants from consideration.

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