That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Part Time Transfer Station Attendant - Wellington.
Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.
Join us as a Part Time Transfer Station Attendant, Resource Recovery and Efficiency, and develop your skills and future career.
Find people you can count on, and a lifestyle you love
The Transfer Station Attendant is responsible for ensuring the efficient and environmentally responsible operation of rural transfer stations. This role involves managing waste receival and processing, assisting customers with waste disposal and recycling, handling payments and records, maintaining site cleanliness, and adhering to safety and environmental protocols. The position requires a high level of independence and customer service in often isolated work environments.
Working 16 hours per week , this role offers an excellent work-life balance while providing the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to environmental sustainability and community service.
You'll work with a great team to:
- Operate gatehouse systems accurately, including handling electronic payments and maintaining transaction records.
- Inspect and classify waste loads, educate customers on waste separation, and promote recycling practices.
- Maintain a clean and organized site environment, including litter collection and general upkeep.
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, including hazard reporting and correct use of PPE.
- Provide clear customer assistance and directions, including distributing educational materials and bin liners.
What you'll bring
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- Valid Class C Drivers Licence.
- Demonstrated general administrative skills, including competent literacy, numeracy, basic computer proficiency, and cashier experience.
- Good customer service and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage own workload, priorities, and task effectively.
- Ability to work co-operatively in a team environment.
We would also love you to have:
(Desirable requirements)
- Effective conflict resolution skills.
- Relevant work experience in a waste management environment.
Ready to find more from work and life?
Join us and help strengthen our community and your career.
This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $29.58 to $34.36 plus allowances and superannuation.
To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Waste Coordinator East on 0427 187 532 make an enquiry.
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you
This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.
Applications close 9:00am, Tuesday 25th August 2026.
Please Note: Notifications are primarily system generated. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and required information.
Considering relocating for this opportunity?
Relocation support is available through The Welcome Experience , a NSW Government initiative assisting individuals and families moving to regional areas click the link to find out more.
Why Dubbo Regional Council?
At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:
Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.
- Find personal and professional growth
You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.
- Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love
Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
- Find a better balance - enjoy a 16-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
- Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
- Find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
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Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
