Transfer Station Operator

• Permanent Part Time opportunity available hours/fortnight)
• 'HR' Drivers Licence required
• LGE 3-5 ($ $30.95 per hour + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision:
A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose:
Grow Townsville

Our Values:
Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About The Role
The purpose of the role is to provide front line customer service by assisting customers with the use of waste disposal and recovery facilities, providing direction and advice, encouraging waste diversion, and assisting to resolve queries. Services at the facility include, but not limited to - customer service, litter management, supervision of recycling processes, maintenance of signage, maintenance of hazardous waste collection sheds, supervision of the public at the Transfer Station, operation of the Gatehouse, operation of plant and any other duties as required for the operation of the facility.

The position will also provide support to the Collection Section (Operating Waste Collection Vehicle – Sidearm) and Gatehouse Operations when directed by the Supervisor in the case of emergencies, sick and annual leave.

This role is located on Magnetic Island and will be required to participate in rostered weekend work as required.

Hours of Work
Week 1 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8am to 1pm (5hrs/day), Start and finish times negotiable

Week 2 - Tuesday, 7am to 4pm (8.50hrs/day), Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8am to 1pm (5hrs/day), Start and finish times negotiable for Monday, Wednesday and Friday only

About You
Mandatory requirements include:

• Current "HR" class driver's licence
• Front End Loader Ticket (LL)

Other Requirements Include

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to operate, maintain and clean transfer station, associated facilities, and storage locations to a high standard.
• Assist customers to utilize facilities to maximise waste diversion and enhance resource recovery.
• Computer skills as required to operate weighbridge software and associated technology.
• Working knowledge of the operating requirements of selected waste disposal plant and associated operational checks.
• Licensed and competent in operation of heavy plant such as front-end loader to enable pushing/loading of stockpiles on site.
• Demonstrated experience in the waste management/disposal industry.

How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Sam (Team Leader) on

For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Thursday 27 November 2025
What We Offer

• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave (pro-rata)
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave (pro-rata)
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact

or phone for a confidential discussion.

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