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$40.30 - $41.55 per hour (includes allowances) Indigo Shire Council is located in picturesque North East Victoria, amidst Australias most significant collection of historic towns, with offices in Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen and Chiltern. Blend your career with a regional lifestyle by enjoying the food, wine, history, natural landscapes, sports, and hobbies on offer. Indigo Shire Council offers a dynamic workplace where you can make a real difference in our vibrant rural community. We prioritise your growth with ongoing professional development and offer flexible work arrangements, depending on the job, to support a healthy work-life balance. About the role The Transfer Station Attendant will support customers at our Beechworth waste transfer station, ensuring safety, service quality, efficiency, accurate waste processing, and maximising recycling and resource recovery. Permanent Part-time position - 24 hours per week: the hours are spread across 4 days: Friday - Saturday - Sunday - Monday. $40.30 - $41.55 per hour - includes a special engagement allowance and an industry allowance The key responsibilities are: Oversee site operations, safety, cleanliness, and punctual service delivery. Guide customers in correct waste disposal and recycling practices. Accurately process fees, vouchers, and records using the point-of-sale system. Coordinate waste bin compaction, clearances, and monitor special recyclables. Maintain signage, access areas, and provide continuous service improvements. About you Are you someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean and safe environment, enjoys helping others, and has a strong interest in sustainability? Were looking for a reliable and customer-focused Transfer Station Attendant to join our team and support Councils commitment to effective waste management and resource recovery. You will have: Understanding of waste management, resource recovery, and environmental compliance. Commitment to delivering high-quality, community-focused customer service. Ability to follow and apply operational procedures, safety standards, and Council policies. Team-oriented mindset with the capacity to support senior staff and contribute to long-term sustainability objectives. Mandatory Checks and Pre-employment Requirements 2 x Reference Checks Current Drivers Licence National Police Check Functional Assessment Interested? For further details, refer to the position description attached or contact Jason Perna, Coordinator Waste, for a confidential discussion on 03 5728 8000. Please submit your resume, cover letter and a separate document addressing each of the Selection Criteria questions, these can be found on the last page of the Position Description. Applications close 5pm 16 November 2025 - shortlisting may commence before the close date. Indigo Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email (email protected). Why Choose Indigo Shire Council? We are deeply committed to our Purpose of Making Life Better in Indigo Shire by prioritising our communitys needs at every level. Our Values of being safe and supported, committed and having integrity, being collaborative and open, and being strategic and professional create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our work is highly dynamic and our workplace thrives on flexibility, offering you the opportunity to shape your professional journey in line with your unique needs and aspirations. We offer: Flexible Working Arrangements: We recognise that flexible working arrangements can assist employees in maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Flexible working arrangements offered to our staff, where operationally possible, include revised starting and finishing times, part time hours, working from home and time in lieu. Training, Development and Career Progression Opportunities: We provide training opportunities for career growth through internal and external programs. Parental Leave: Permanent full time or part time employees are entitled to generous parental leave provisions including primary, secondary and grandparent leave. Social Club Membership: The Social Club creates opportunities for staff to interact with each other. Employees can join the social club and enjoy access to a wide range of social and recreational activities and discounts. Employee Assistance Program: A free confidential offsite counselling program is available for employees and their immediate family members (living in the employees household) to use at any time during or outside work hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr