Waste Operations Officer

Waste Operations Officer (Ref: 1331)

About the position:

The Waste Operations Officer plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Meru Landfill Waste Disposal Facility, working across both the Weighbridge office and the Bowerbird shop. This role forms part of a rotating roster within the waste operations team to ensure both facilities remain functional and well-maintained. At the Bowerbird, the officer assists customers, manages donations, and processes reusable goods for resale. At the Weighbridge, the officer ensures accurate classification, weighing, and recording of waste loads, maintains compliance with site procedures, licence conditions and supports general site operations.

The City is looking to fill one permanent and one fixed-term full-time role. The fixed-term role is offered as up to 12-month contract to cover a period of Parental leave.

Key accountabilities:

• Operate all weighbridge functions, maintain accurate waste records, and ensure compliance with regulations.

• Collect and process fees/payments (both cash and credit card) and balance the till on a daily basis in accordance with Council administrative and financial procedures.

• Accurately classify and maintain details of waste entering and leaving the Meru Site, using the Waste Services Software.

• Undertake daily tasks in the Bowerbird shop including sales, customer service, pricing, creating displays, general housekeeping, accepting donations and stock adjustment.

• Proactively enhance customers’ knowledge of recycling and how to reuse and repurpose shop items. Provide customers with additional waste related information and assistance as needed.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification requirements in more detail, please call Toni Harrison, Waste Operations Supervisor on 08 •••• •665.  

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will ideally have previous experience in hospitality, retail or customer service, or demonstrated experience in a similar role. A willingness to learn, along with good customer service and communication skills, will also be highly regarded.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary starting from $71,211 per annum or $36.04 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• +15% loading per hour working part of a rotating roster (including weekends)

• Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)

• 22 Annual Leave days

• Health & Wellbeing Program

• Flexible working arrangements

• Career opportunities

• Study Assistance

• Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

Visit the City’s website: Employment - City of Greater Geraldton jobs to apply for this position.

To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:

1. A current resume

2. A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:

• Previous experience in a hospitality, retail, administrative or customer service roles (desirable)

• C Class Driver’s License

• Proficient in using computers, smartphones, and tablets, with sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook

• Strong numeracy skills, with experience in processing financial transactions, including cash register reconciliation and balancing

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to de-escalate challenging interactions

Applications close 4pm Sunday 6 September 2026.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER