Transfer Station Attendant PT

Join Our Team as a Transfer Station Attendant

Wangaratta, VIC | Permanent Part Time | 19 hours per week | Make a Difference Locally

Are you passionate about the environment and enjoy helping your community?

We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly, reliable, and community-minded individual to become a Transfer Station Attendant with the Rural City of Wangaratta's Waste Services team.

This permanent part-time role offers a minimum of 19 hours per week, with a rotating roster that includes some weekends and public holidays. You'll be working across our network of sites in **Wangaratta, Eldorado, Markwood, and Moyhu, helping us build a cleaner, greener future for our region.

Your Impact Starts Here

As a Transfer Station Attendant, you'll be the face of our waste services—guiding residents and businesses in responsible waste disposal and recycling. You'll play a hands-on role in diverting waste from landfill, supporting sustainable practices, and keeping our community clean and environmentally responsible.

Whether you're already experienced in waste operations or simply eager to learn, we welcome your energy and commitment. Training will be provided for the right candidate with the right attitude.

What You'll Bring:

• A positive, customer-first mindset with a friendly, can-do attitude
• A genuine interest in environmental sustainability and recycling
• Willingness to learn on the job and develop new skills
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented approach
• Reliability and flexibility to work weekends and public holidays
• Previous experience in waste services or a similar operational role is a bonus—but not essential

Why Work for Rural City of Wangaratta?

Joining our team comes with a variety of exciting benefits, including:

• Being part of an inclusive, supportive and nurturing team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support you in achieving your career goals.
• Flexible employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Corporate benefits, including flu injections, reduced gym membership, amongst others.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Option to purchase additional annual leave (for permanent full time and part time employees)

For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at For further enquiries about this position should be directed to Sean Ginnivan - Waste Management Coordinator on

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 15 September 2025, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

• Your current contact details;
• A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
• A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
• Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.