Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative , council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

The Waste & Resource Management Branch provides a number of services to both the council and community in the area of waste management. The branch takes a lead role in the formulation of a new waste management strategy to align with the sustainability vision of council and advocates and manages solutions to deliver on this strategy. The branch also focuses on resource conservation.

We are looking for a Waste Facilities Officer to provide weighbridge and gatehouse facility services at Council’s Waste Transfer Stations. In an average day you will:

• Undertake weighbridge or gatehouse operations in accordance with adopted SCC Waste Management and Environmental policies, procedures and requirements.
• Apply and collect approved fees and charges, produce receipts and reconciliations of monies received. Input and record all transactions utilising computer systems and software or by other means as required.
• Preparation of basic reports, including data collection for reporting purposes; and
• Duties in relation to opening and closing of the facility, weighbridge and gatehouse including site security.

About you

You’ll have demonstrated knowledge of, or ability to quickly pick up, Council’s Waste Management and Environment policies as related to waste facilities.

You will have strong customer service experience and a demonstrated ability to perform efficient and accurate financial transactions, including receipt and reconciliation of monies.

You are a team player with experience working under limited supervision, with manual dexterity to undertake minor labouring tasks.

It is a requirement of this role that you are available for work on any day, including weekends and public holidays, as part of normal work schedule.

You must hold a Current “C” Class Driver’s Licence and be available to work at any Council locations consistent with certified agreement and organisational requirements.

Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check.

Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse , healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:

• Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs
• Discounted health related memberships and other wellbeing initiatives
• Corporate Healthcare
• Generous Superannuation benefits - council will also contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• a 1-page cover letter expressing your interest and summarising your suitability for the role with reference to the Position Profile ;
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028 .

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.