Waste and Collection Operative

3 days ago

Busselton, Australia City of Busselton Full time

City of Busselton | Environmental Services

2 positions available - 1 x permanent full time and 1 x12 month fixed term full time

  • What do our staff love about working with theCity? Click here
  • $67,946 - $72,379 Base Salary +Allowances

(NOTE: salary ranges will increase under the new IndustrialAgreement – currently in final stages ofnegotiation).

Why work with the City:

At the City of Busselton we're building a better futurefor our residents. As part of our team, you'll play a vitalrole in maintaining and enhancing the services that keep our citymoving. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities forgrowth, and the chance to make a real impact.

As a City of Busselton employee, you will be rewarded for yourwork performance by enjoying excellent staff benefits – gymmembership, lifestyle and shopping discounts and the ability tosalary sacrifice (just to name a few).

The role of a Waste and CollectionOperative:

From collecting bins across town, helping customers at our wastefacilities, operating a range of heavy vehicles and plant, tokeeping sites clean and safe—you'll play a key part indelivering top-quality waste management services to the City ofBusselton.

Reporting to the Waste Leading Hand, you will be required towork a variety of shifts including 5:30am till2:30pm and 7:00am till 4:00pm. You willbe required to work every second weekend and work will take placeat both of our Busselton and Dunsborough Facilities. Our Waste teamalso enjoy working a 9 day fortnight and have thebenefit of 5 weeks annual leave.

What you'll be doing:

As part of the Waste Services team, you'll be responsiblefor:

  • Carrying out bin collections on scheduled routes.
  • Operating a range of plant and heavy vehicles includingloaders, compactors, and trucks.
  • Inspecting and directing waste at the transfer station andgatehouse.
  • Supporting customers with waste disposal andrecycling.
  • Maintaining clean, safe, and compliant waste sites andplant.
  • Performing preventative maintenance and daily checks onequipment.
  • Contributing to a positive, team-oriented safe workenvironment.

What you'll bring to the role:

  • Experience operating trucks or heavy machinery (previousWaste experience is a bonus).
  • Hold a current HR driver's licence (HC preferred orwilling to obtain).
  • Hold a current loader ticket (or willing to obtain)
  • Ability to work early starts, weekends or public holidaysas required.
  • Be physically fit, safety-focused and committed toteamwork.

Pre-employment Requirements:

  • National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
  • White Card
  • Proof of right to work in Australia

Apply: Please click'Apply' and follow the prompts. Pleaseremember to attach a copy of your currentresume.Alternatively, if you are having difficulty submittingyour application online, please call our Human Resources team on to discuss alternative options.

Enquiries: Ricky Russell, Waste Services on or Human Resources on

Closing date: Applications are inviteduntil 4.30pm on Sunday, 7 th of September2025. Screening of applications may take place throughoutthe advertising period.

The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflectsthe diversity of our customers and encourages applications fromAboriginal Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds,people living with a disability and youth.

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