Kyogle Council is on the lookout for a Trainee Waste Facility Caretaker to assists in ensuring Council’s waste management facilities operate effectively, efficiently and in accordance with regulatory requirements across our local government area.

🏗️ What You’ll Be Doing:

As Trainee Waste Facility Caretaker your day-to-day will include:

Ensuring that Council’s waste management facilities are opened for community access during scheduled times and secured at the end of daily operations.

Operate the weighbridge at the Kyogle Landfill Facility effectively and ensure weighbridge records are accurately kept in accordance with EPA reporting requirements.

Ensure correct fees and charges are collected and recorded accurately.

Respond to enquiries from visitors to waste management facilities.

Supervise members of the public when onsite to ensure their safety is maintained at all times.

Ensure waste management facilities and land surrounding the facilities is maintained in a clean, tidy and safe condition at all times.

Operate small items of plant (e.g. lawn mower, whipper snipper) in an efficient and safe manner.

Assist compliance officers to respond to animal control issues when requested and assist in providing animal care when required.

Support and maintaining a team culture that values performance, continuous improvement and adherence to public sector values in the delivery of high quality services.

👥 About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

A commitment to enrolling and undertaking a Certificate IV in Waste Management.

A Class C Driver Licence.

A HR Driver Licence would be an advantage but not essential.

💼 Why Work with Us?

Kyogle Council isn’t just a workplace – it’s a community. We value collaboration, integrity, and delivering high-quality services to our residents. Here’s what we offer:

· Salary: T4/5 – up to $931.50 per week

· Benefits:
✅ 76 hours per fortnight on a rotating roster including weekend work
✅ Adverse working conditions allowance
✅ Generous superannuation
✅ Access to salary packaging
✅ A friendly, supportive and flexible working environment

🌿 About Kyogle:

Located in the heart of the Northern Rivers, Kyogle offers the perfect mix of rural charm, community spirit and natural beauty. Imagine working in a region where your work supports sustainable development, your weekends are filled with rainforest walks, and your commute is traffic-free.

📅 How to Apply:

If you’re ready to earn while you learn we want to hear from you!

To apply, please submit a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience, and qualifications make you a great fit for this position, along with your current resume.

Send your application by email [email protected] or by post, marked "Confidential," to the Human Resources Manager, Kyogle Council, PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW 2474.

Applications will be assessed as they are received. If successful candidate found, advertisement will be closed early.

Kyogle Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, people living with disabilities and indigenous Australians.

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 2 July 2025