Waste Management Attendant

Employment Details
Date Added: 13-Feb-2026
Closing Date: 4-Mar-2026 04:45 PM
Position Description:  Download Position Description

Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) is one of Western Australia’s biggest waste management authorities, providing a comprehensive waste disposal service to local government authorities and residents in the Perth Metro Area.

The role

Waste Management Attendant is an integral member of the operations team and contributes to the MRC objectives. This position works with a small team of employees providing services to the member councils and the general public predominantly at the Tamala Park Transfer Station and Landfill.

Salary and benefits

Full time permanent salary range $78k (base rate) plus benefits, which include:

  • Adverse working allowance ($1.32 p/h)
  • Weekend loading and overtime as rostered
  • Up to 19% employer contribution superannuation
  • Full time, 76 hours per fortnight, Monday to Sunday roster
  • 22 days annual leave plus loading
  • Health and wellbeing program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Free car parking
  • 13 weeks long service leave (10 years service), pro-rata after 7 years service

Selection criteria

Qualifications:

  • Current HR driver’s license
  • Formal qualifications for operating hook-lift trucks, skid steer loader

Essential requirements

  • Developed communication skills
  • Ability to work in a small team environment
  • Experience on articulated hook-lift trucks & skid steer loader
  • Experience communicating with the public resolving minor matters
  • An understanding of appropriate work practices including WHS requirements, license provisions, equipment manuals and workplace procedures

Important information

MRC maintains a strong wellness policy with all staff subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance.  

MRC reserves the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.

A position description is available by contacting Sonia Cherico (08 9306 6304 / scherico@mrc.wa.gov.au) or by visiting the MRC website  www.mrc.wa.gov.au

MRC is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments are based on merit.

Applications may be emailed to scherico@mrc.wa.gov.au - marked confidential and addressed to the Human Resource Manager - must reach the us by 4.45PM on Wednesday 4 March 2026.

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