- Standard work week is Tuesday to Saturday
- Attractive remuneration, $86,472 + Superannuation
- Ongoing, full-time
About Boroondara
Boroondara is continuously evolving as part of our ongoing commitment to become a truly customer centric organisation. Through technology, innovation, collaboration and leadership, we are realigning how we work together to enhance the customer experience. An exciting opportunity has arisen to play a vital role supporting our Transforming Boroondara Program.
About the role
We are seeking an Attendant Operator to work in our Transfer Station and Yard Maintenance team, which is located at the Boroondara Waste and Recycling Centre operated by the City of Boroondara.
The team is responsible for the receiving, organising and cartage of hard, household, recyclable and organic waste. Our team members enjoy variety of work in a very busy operational work site which is open 7 days a week.
If you have experience in the Waste industry - whether from private industry or councils, or you come from the building and earthmoving industries, we welcome your application.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- The morning is spent cleaning and preparing to receive council’s internal waste trucks and directing our drivers where to park for waste to be unloaded.
- In the afternoon the Transfer Station operates a public service, for the public to deposit their hard waste and recycling materials.
- This involves interacting with the public, traffic management and providing clear directions where to deposit waste such as organic matter, mattresses, tyres, steel, bricks etc.
- Throughout the day all waste is loaded onto trailers for cartage to landfill, sorting centres and mulching sites.
- All the Transfer Station and Yard Maintenance team members are trained in all tasks and are required to work on all duties, ranging from control room operation, various plant operations, yard maintenance and cleaning, assist in after-hours emergencies and vehicle maintenance.
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- It is in your nature to be a productive team member and have a high work ethic.
- You will join a small and already cohesive team, and you have excellent interpersonal skills.
- You will use your OHS skills to ensure your work site is secure from hazards and is safe for you, your colleagues and the public, and promptly report hazards.
- You have current Licences for operating Backhoe, Forklift and Front-end Loader.
- If you recently received your Licences, we welcome your application.
Additional information
- Your ordinary work week will be Tuesday to Saturday
- Your ordinary hours of work are 42.5 hours a week.
- Your workday is from 7am to 4pm. A 30-minute break is within this time.
- Overtime will be paid only if you work more than 42.5 hours a week.
- The advertised salary is inclusive of all Public Holidays which are worked.
- Public Holidays not worked are Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Years Day and are paid at normal time.
- ‘Make up’ days are prior to or after these 3 Public Holidays and are on a Saturday only. Appropriate overtime will be paid on these 3 days.
- The AFL Grand Final Parade Day is worked and will be paid at the appropriate overtime rates.
Why Join us?
You will join a great work environment which offers:
- a great team culture and a fair and supportive manager
- active learning and development opportunities
- prime office location in Camberwell with cafes, retail and restaurants nearby
- generous parental leave and other leave entitlements
- wellbeing programs, free flu vaccinations, free skin checks
Want to know more?
Check out the Position Description
Employment requirements
- To be eligible to secure a position, you must either be an Australian citizen, or
- If you have an Australian government issued visa, you must have Australian residence status (for tax purposes) that allows you to reside and work in Australia indefinitely.
- Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Check, WWCC and a Medical examination
How to apply
Please submit your application online by 11:59pm Monday 8 June 2026. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered.
For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Bill Seremetis on 0447 307 880 during business hours.
We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or
[email protected] to allow us to help in any way we can.
Who are we?
The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.
You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.
With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara!
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