Waste Collection Labourer

Job No: WMC002
Location: Bathurst

About the role

Bathurst Regional Council is looking for a reliable and hardworking Waste Management Labourer to join our team.

This hands-on role is all about keeping the city and public spaces clean, safe, and well-maintained.

You’ll be part of a supportive team, working outdoors in a variety of tasks that make a real difference to your community.  

You'll have the opportunity to build stable, long-term employment in local government while making a real difference in your community. 

Position Summary

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Essential Criteria 

• Drivers Licence – Class C 

• Basic knowledge of waste management procedures

• Ability to deal with a variety of people within the community to achieve successful outcomes

• Proven experience with lawn mower, ride-on mower and brush cutter

• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position and good manual handling technique 

What We Can Offer

Work/Life Balance enjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset

Generous Leave Entitlements to support your personal and family needs

Fitness Passport to Stay active and healthy

Training & Development to expand your skills

Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services

 

Want To Know More?

Salary: $1,009.60 – $1,060.76 + 12% superannuation Allowance of $50.43 per week. 

Position Status: Permanent – Full-time

Hours of work:  38 hours per week - RDO every three weeks

Application closing date: Sunday, 15 February 2026, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Tania Parkinson – 6333 6574

 

How to Apply?

To apply,  please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You will need to upload a Resume to complete the application.

 

You can  save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date. Unfortunately, applications that are not completed by the closing date and time will not be considered.

 

Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

 

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. 

 

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

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About Bathurst Regional Council

Congratulations on taking the first step toward joining one of the Bathurst Region’s largest employers! Bathurst Regional Council employs over 400 staff in a diverse range of careers and provides a large range of services to our community. Working for Council is a stimulating and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be part of a team contributing to shaping the success and future of our Region.

Bathurst really is the best of both worlds – a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours from Sydney. Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement located just over 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Macquarie River. The region is conveniently located with effective transport links to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra and there is no shortage of things to see and do if you want to explore or take a lazy Sunday drive.