Landfill Attendant Cann River (0.32 EFT)
- Part-time, ongoing role five days per fortnight
- Oversee receipt of waste and recyclables at the Landfill
- $30.72 per hour + superannuation (weekend rates apply)
The Opportunity:
As a Landfill Attendant, you will oversee the receipt of waste and recyclables, maintain security of the site, control site litter, and assist with the management of data collection. This site has an excavator so you will need to be comfortable using this type of machinery.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in resource recovery, diverting from landfill
- Ensure bins are filled to ensure maximum capacity and sorted appropriately
- Control vehicles, inspect loads and direct customers to appropriate drop-off locations
- Collect customer cash and EFTPOS payments and record data using PIVOT system
- Ensure the site is regularly tidied and daily checklists are completed
- Ensure compliance with EPA regulations, safety standards, and Council policies.
In this position, you will work five days per fortnight, one week on one week off: Days are Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun; 8.00 am to 1.00 pm
*Sometimes there is scope for additional hours by agreement, as required by the organisation (eg: leave cover).
What we are looking for
- Experience operating a landfill, transfer station, or similar infrastructure
- Confident operating plant and equipment used in landfill operations
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Physically fit and able to manage workload and duties effectively
Required licenses:
- A current Victorian driver’s license
- Excavator ticket
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check and pre-employment medical check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Interested? Apply now by attaching:
- A cover letter
- A current resume
Applications close at 11.59pm on 9 July 2025.
Questions? Contact Bryan Matthews, Supervisor Landfill Operations on 0400 858 216
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.
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