Shellharbour City Council

Transfer Station Labourer (Waste)

The Transfer Station Labourer plays a key role in maintaining Council’s Dunmore Recycling and Waste Disposal Depot to a high operational and safety standard.

In this hands-on role, you will carry out general labouring duties, support resource recovery, operate plant and equipment, and provide excellent customer service by directing site users safely and efficiently. You will also contribute to a clean, safe, and compliant facility while following all WHS requirements.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a committed Waste Services team delivering an essential service to the community.

If you are a proactive individual who values accountability and integrity, and is passionate about making a difference in waste management, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our Waste Services team.

We want you!

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who thrives in a team environment and is eager to learn. The ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum six months of relevant work experience in waste management or a similar field.
• Be able to recover recyclable materials from disposed items, in accordance with procedures and safety requirements
• Have strong physical capability to perform repetitive manual tasks.
• Have a strong commitment to Work, Health and Safety
• Have a current High Risk Work License - Forklift Truck (LF) and NSW Drivers License – Class C

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

• Permanent full time, 38 hours per week with the opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight
• Commencing salary range from $58,042 - $64,083 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• PlusAdverse Working Conditions Allowance – Level 2
• PlusBi-Annual Bonus Payments
• Plus12% superannuation
• Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
• Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, , weekly payrun, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
• Access to local government and employee benefits such as; Annual Award Increases, LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more.

Please Note:

• Youwill need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment

For further information about the position, clickherefor the position description.

Contact:Kerry Penfold - Operations Coordinator on 0421 044 158

Closing date:Sunday, 24 May 2026 at 11:30pm.

About us:

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.

Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignmentto our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.