Recycling Centre Attendant

Company Description

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they’re how we work.

Job Description

Why You’ll Love This Role

Join a team that’s making a real difference in waste management and sustainability. You’ll enjoy variety in your day, working across different areas of the Recycling Centre, and helping the community dispose of waste safely and responsibly. If you enjoy being outdoors, working with people, and contributing to a cleaner environment—this is the role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

•  Direct customers to correct disposal points
•  Inspect trailers for hazardous or incorrect waste
•  Operate vehicles, forklift, and small machinery
•  Provide traffic management and site safety guidance
•  Support hazardous waste and weighbridge operations
•  Maintain cleanliness and safety of work areas
•  Use two-way radios and communicate with team
•  Operate/ control Weighbridge operations

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Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a hands-on team player with a passion for customer service and safety. You’ll ideally bring:

•  Year 10 certificate or equivalent
•  Forklift (LF) licence and C Class driver’s licence
•  Experience in customer service or waste management
•  Ability to work weekends and outdoors
•  Strong communication and teamwork skills
•  Basic MS Office and radio communication skills
•  Knowledge of hazardous waste handling (desirable)
•  National Police Clearance (under 3 months)

Additional Information

 Why You’ll Love Working Here

•  Work Your Way – Flexible hours and free parking
•  Rewarding You – Boosted superannuation and extra leave options
•  Feel Your Best – Free gym memberships, wellness perks, and more

Explore all our benefits at www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

 Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help keep Stirling clean, safe, and sustainable—apply now! We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait.

 Additional Information

Questions? Reach out to us on (08) 9205 7026

Applications close: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 6pm

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.