Are you passionate about sustainability and enjoy engaging with your community? Wagga Wagga City Council is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre as Reuse and Recycling Officers. In this hands-on role, you’ll be at the forefront of waste reduction, helping customers, selling pre-loved items, and ensuring valuable materials get a second life. If you love a dynamic, people-focused job that makes a real environmental impact, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
This is a permanent part-time position within our City Businesses department. You’ll be working directly in our Reuse Shop, a key part of our mission to divert waste from landfill. Your work will involve customer service, retail operations, and resource recovery all contributing to a more sustainable community. Two positions are available with a unique rotating fortnightly roster, offering a great work-life balance.
Your Key Responsibilities
You will be the face of our reuse efforts, providing excellent service while promoting sustainability.
- Provide outstanding customer service: greet visitors, answer questions, process payments (cash and EFTPOS), and offer waste disposal advice.
- Manage the collection, presentation, and sale of reusable materials to maximise diversion from landfill.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and visually appealing Reuse Shop, following pricing guidelines.
- Conduct load inspections and direct customers to the correct disposal or recycling areas.
- Operate the Reuse Shop, complete necessary documentation, and handle daily cash reconciliations.
- Work collaboratively with the team to identify opportunities to increase sales and diversion rates.
- Safely utilise and maintain all plant, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Essential Skills aand Qualifications
We are looking for a motivated team player with a practical skillset.
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence (MR Licence is desirable).
- General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card).
- Demonstrated experience in a relevant role, including cash handling.
- Proven ability to work effectively both in a team and independently.
- Strong time management, planning, and basic computer skills.
- A positive attitude, reliability, and a commitment to safety.
- Desirable: National Certificate of Competency for Forklift (LF), or willingness to obtain.
- In line with WHS requirements, vaccination for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Tetanus is required.
What We Offer
This role provides security, great conditions, and the satisfaction of meaningful work.
- Work-Life Balance: A permanent part-time roster of 29 hours per fortnight (Week 1: Thu-Fri, Week 2: Sat-Sun, 8:00 am – 3:45 pm).
- Attractive Remuneration: A package starting at $920.68 gross per fortnight with progression to $1,104.82 gross per fortnight + 12% superannuation. Penalty rates apply for weekend work.
- Generous Leave: Pro-rata access to 5 weeks of annual leave.
- Career Growth: Opportunity to obtain tickets (e.g., Forklift Licence) and develop within the organisation.
- Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in promoting a circular economy and environmental stewardship in your community.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to turn waste into resources and join a passionate team, apply today.
To apply and for further details, please visit the Wagga Wagga City Council careers portal via the provided link. Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all members of our diverse community. Pre-employment checks, including a police check, will be conducted for the preferred candidate(s).