Job No: ISC361
Location: Inverell
Role Overview
Application Form
Applications are invited for the position of Waste Services Assistant, based at Council’s Inverell Landfill. The successful applicant shall have the responsibility of, and will assist in a range of duties at Inverell Landfill and Council’s other Waste Management facilities; as well as assisting with animal welfare care and cleaning at the Inverell Impounding Facility. On a relieving basis, the Waste Services Assistant will be required to operate Council’s waste and recycling robotic arm collection trucks.
Applicants should address the following selection criteria:
Essential:

Qualifications

• NSW Class C Drivers Licence;
• SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card (‘White Card’);
• National WHS Certification Standard as required for and/ or Statement of Attainment and/ or extensive experience operating Front End Loader/ Backhoe, or ability to attain Statement of Attainment within three (3) months of commencement;
• National Licence to perform High Risk Work for Forklift (LF) or ability to gain required licence within six (6) months of commencement.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated ability to operate small machinery such as mowers etc;
• Understanding of WHS requirements;
• Willingness to undertake training in weighbridge/ landfill operations;
• Demonstrated customer service experience and sound communication and interpersonal skills;
• Hold competent numeracy and literacy skills;
• Significant truck driving experience;
• Willingness to undertake training in weighbridge/ landfill operations.

Desirable:

Qualifications

• NSW Class HR (Heavy Rigid) Drivers Licence;
• First Aid Certificate;

Skills and Experience

• Understanding waste management practices and awareness of different waste classifications;
• Previous experience in landfill or related operations;
• Basic experience in maintenance of heavy plant;
• Experience in operation of a robotic arm waste collection truck;
• Competence to operate Landfill Compactor, or demonstrated capacity to acquire competence within three (3) months of commencement;

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023. The classification for the position will be up to Operational Band 1, Level 3, Grade 4. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,141.89 to $1,212.64 gross per week, inclusive of Level 2 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $1.288 per hour.
Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council’s Acting Director Environmental Services, Greg Doman on (02) 6728 8200.
Applicants must address the selection criteria as listed below. Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Friday, 11 July 2025 at 4:30pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.
Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council

ABOUT US

Inverell Shire is a thriving regional centre in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. Formed in July 1979, the shire comprises an area of 9,430km2 with a population of 17,836. The township of Inverell is a major service centre and has a population of 12,000. Inverell is serviced by an air service to both Sydney and Brisbane and is a commercial hub to an estimated 60,000 people.
Council’s Total Annual Expenditure - $40 million
Total Employees - 215
New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment forecasts Inverell LGA to grow by 12.2 per cent by 2031.

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