Griffith City Council

Garbage Assistant Casual

Griffith is one of the most vibrant regional economies in Australia with a large export sector and mature and developing enterprises in value-added food & wine production, retail, residential and industrial development, tourism and agriculture. The city boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle that has a young & diverse multi-cultural population with authentic cafes and the region’s renowned wine producers. Griffith City Council is proactive and energetic and passionate about creating ongoing opportunities for our growing population.

Council is seeking applications from enthusiastic motivated individuals for the following position(s).

GARBAGE ASSISTANT – CASUAL

The purpose of the Garbage Assistant is to conduct the essential health service of ensuring that the collection of waste from commercial, street and park bins is efficient with a minimum of disruption to public. Under the direction of the Driver, safely and quickly carry out the duties of Garbage Assistant.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will require to hold a White Card/General Construction Induction Training certificate. Please include copies of all relevant licenses and qualifications with your application.

Hours of work:   Casual

Salary and conditions: Commencement hourly rate $35.6842 (inclusive of casual loading) Penalty rates for any weekend work (Grade 4). Plus superannuation.

Special conditions: Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Griffith City Council offers;  

• Employee Health & Assistance programs
• Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience

Applications close:  Monday 26 May 2025.

If you have any questions about the role please contact John Roser on 1300 176 077.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.