Trainee Resource Recovery Support Officer

**Closing date**: 16/11/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Location**: Gregadoo Waste Management Centre - 132 Ashfords Road, Gregadoo NSW 2650 - Wiradjuri Country

**Department**: City Businesses - Gregadoo Waste Management Centre

**Employment type**: Temporary Full-time

**Work Arrangement**: On-site

**Earn and learn with this administrative traineeship at Council’s Gregadoo Waste Management Centre**

Are you organised, detail-driven, and ready to learn how a busy operational team keeps a city running smoothly?

As a Trainee Resource Recovery Support Officer, you’ll earn while you learn gaining hands-on experience across administration, customer service, data management and environmental operations, all while completing a nationally recognised qualification.

This isn’t your typical office job, it’s your chance to learn how the “behind the scenes” of waste and recycling actually works. From customer enquiries to contract administration, you’ll be part of a team that keeps Wagga’s essential services ticking along.

**What we will offer**:

- A supportive, down-to-earth team that values learning and collaboration
- A flexible 35hr work week with (3) hours paid study time each week
- Gain transferable skills with long-term job opportunities in a growing industry
- Clean, comfortable office and kitchen facilities

**Your new role**:

- Support the Resource Recovery Team with a range of administrative tasks from letters, reports and data-entry to minute-taking and document preparation.
- Learn how to use Council’s systems to update records, process information, and manage customer service requests.
- Shadow experienced staff to understand how waste operations, recycling programs and service contracts all connect.
- Collaborate across different areas of Council and gain exposure to multiple parts of the business.
- Assist with customer enquiries and service coordination delivering accurate information with a helpful attitude.

**This role is best suited to someone who is**:

- Organised and reliable, with great attention to detail.
- Curious and quick to learn, keen to understand how systems, services, and data fit together.
- Comfortable behind a desk but not afraid to roll up their sleeves when the team needs a hand.
- Professional and well-spoken, especially when writing letters or speaking with customers.
- A team player who enjoys working with others and learning from different departments.
- We’re not expecting you to know everything - we’re looking for attitude; someone keen, driven and attentive
- This role would be perfect for a school leaver or someone from a customer service, admin or retail background who wants to build solid skills in business administration with a sustainable twist.

**What you will need to succeed**:

- Willingness to work and study, undertaking a Certificate III in Business or other relevant qualification
- Class P1, P2 or C Driver’s Licence
- A General Construction Induction Card (White Card) is desirable but not essential
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation, the successful applicant is required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B and will be asked to provide evidence of this._

**The Reality Check**

Let’s be real, this role is based at the Gregadoo Waste Management Facility, so yes, it’s technically “at the tip.” But it’s also where the real action happens. You’ll be part of an enthusiastic, ambitious team driven to make improvements. The office set up isn’t flashy or glam but it’s clean, comfy and functional. There’s a good kitchen for meal breaks but you’ll need to pack your own lunch. If you’re someone who values learning, systems and getting things right, this is where you’ll shine

**What is next?**

Applications close **Sunday, 16 November 2025** at 11.59pm AEST.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact **Andrea Baldwin, Gregadoo Waste Management Facility Manager on 02 6926 9171.**

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with the requirements of the position.