EOI - Landfill Attendants (Casual)

Job No: BDBRC1522
Location: Bundaberg

$45.86 per hour + super + benefits
Casual
Waste & Recycling Services, Infrastructure Operations & Delivery
Bundaberg Region 

About The Opportunities

If you’re looking for flexible, hands‑on work that fits around your uni timetable, this casual Landfill Attendant role could be a perfect match. You’ll help keep our waste facilities running smoothly by supporting customers, identifying recycling and waste streams, and contributing to better environmental outcomes for our community. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience, work outdoors, and develop valuable skills in customer service, environmental management, teamwork, and operational safety.

About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone. 

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create. 

What We Offer

  • Access to Fitness Passport
  • PPE supplied
  • Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
  • Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
  • Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued

Discover more about working at Bundaberg Regional Council and the benefits we offer our employees by clicking here.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

  • Good communication and people skills, with confidence guiding customers and answering questions.
  • Strong organisation skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A willingness to learn about waste and recycling streams, hazardous items, and environmental practices.
  • Basic computer skills for recording data, receipting, and gatehouse software.
  • Hold a current driver’s licence
  • Possess a general construction induction card (white card), or be willing to obtain one.

To view the Position Description for this role, please click here.

The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and Pre-Employment Medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process.

How to Express your Interest: 

Submit your application online by clicking the “Apply” button. Please include:

  1. A current resume
  2. A cover letter addressing the “About You” section (max. 2 pages).

For enquiries, please contact careers@bundaberg.qld.gov.au or 1300 883 699. Please quote job reference BDBRC1522. 

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The expression of interest will be closed either when successful applicants are identified or on the close date, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position. To explore all our current opportunities, visit our Careers with Council webpage. We look forward to receiving your application.

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Bundaberg Regional Council is collecting your personal information for the purposes of processing your employment application as part of the recruitment and selection process.

Your information will be stored in Council’s recruitment system, hosted by Monday.com with their primary servers located outside Australia. The information you provide will be securely stored on their servers, accessed by authorised Council officers and handled  in accordance with Council’s Privacy Statement governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009. Visit bundaberg.qld.gov.au/privacy for further information.

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