Waste and Collection Operative

• Fixed Term Full Time – 12 months
• $80,616 - $82,356 + allowances + penalty rates
• Generous superannuation scheme up to 15.75%
• Work a 9 day fortnight and receive 5 weeks annual leave
• Excellent employee benefits including the potential to salary package a novated lease vehicle and housing, gym membership, and corporate health discounts

Why work for the City:

The City of Busselton is located in the picturesque southwest coastal region of WA and offers an enviable lifestyle and the opportunity to be part of one of the most progressive, diverse and ambitious Local Governments in the state. We pride ourselves on providing positive outcomes for our community and offering a supportive environment for our employees.

About the role:

From collecting bins across town, helping customers at our waste facilities, operating a range of heavy vehicles and plant, to keeping sites clean and safe, you’ll play a key part in delivering top-quality waste management services to the City of Busselton.

Reporting to the Waste Leading Hand, you will be required to work a variety of shifts including 5:30am till 2:30pm and 7:00am till 4:00pm. You will also be required to work at both of our Busselton and Dunsborough Facilities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carrying out bin collections on scheduled routes.
• Operating a range of plant and heavy vehicles including loaders, compactors, and trucks.
• Inspecting and directing waste at the transfer station and gatehouse.
• Supporting customers with waste disposal and recycling.
• Maintaining clean, safe, and compliant waste sites and plant.
• Performing preventative maintenance and daily checks on equipment.
• Contributing to a positive, team-oriented safe work environment.

What you’ll bring to the role:

The ideal candidate will align with the City’s Values and be able to demonstrate the below competencies:

• Experience operating trucks or heavy machinery (previous Waste experience is a bonus!)
• Hold a current HR driver’s licence (HC preferred or willing to obtain)
• Hold a current loader ticket (or willing to obtain)
• Ability to work early starts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Be physically fit, safety-focused and committed to teamwork

Pre-employment requirements:

• Current HR or HC licence
• National Police Clearance not more than six months old
• White Card
• Proof of right to work in Australia

Apply: Please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. Please remember to attach a copy of your current resume. Alternatively, if you are having difficulty submitting your application online, please call our Human Resources team on (08) 9781 1727 9781 1727) to discuss alternative options.

Enquiries: Ricky Russell, Waste Services Supervisor on [0429 570 853](tel:0429 570 853) or Human Resources on (08) 9781 1727 9781 1727).

Closing date: Applications are invited until 4.30pm on Monday, 24th of August 2026. Screening of applications may take place throughout the advertising period.

The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and encourages applications from Aboriginal Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people living with a disability and people of all ages.