Recycling Centre Operators

About the role

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for casual Recycling Centre Operators to join Team Swan! These applicants will provide relief duties during periods of leave or on an ad hoc needs basis at the City’s Recycling Centres in Bullsbrook and Malaga.

Our Recycling Centres, Containers for Change Refund Point and Reuse Shop do some great work, reusing, reprocessing and recycling materials to keep them out of landfill.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting customers visiting the facilities, to safely unload goods for recycling and reuse
• Maintain waste collection areas and ensure material is correctly recycled
• Gate house operation, including using relevant programs for data entry
• Assist in the sale of goods and receive fees utilising EFTPOS terminal
• Organise and maintain Reuse shop appearance
• Operating a counting machine in the Containers for Change Refund Point
• Manual sorting of containers
• Manual handling
• Keep work areas clean and tidy ensuring a safe working environment, including site clean-up and litter control
• Safely operate a variety of plant and equipment
• Use a two-way radio

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Available to work Thursdays – Sundays
• Available to work on occasions with minimal notice provided
• Understanding of safety in the workplace
• Deliver outstanding customer service
• Community minded with a willingness to improve the quality of life for our community
• Current HR Driver’s Licence
• First Aid Certificate
• Basic Worksite Traffic Management Certificate
• Computer skills to complete online learning training; use workplace software and basic Microsoft office applications
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The hourly rate for this position will be from $35.39 to $36.79, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant, plus 25% casual loading.

You will also enjoy benefits including

• Up to 18% Superannuation
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Free parking options available
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work.  We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For queries please contact Tracey Burt on 04•• ••• 095.

To apply please submit a cover letter that outlines your skills, experience and suitability to the role, a current resume and copies of any relevant qualifications and licences, via the link. Applicants who have previously applied for this role need not apply.

Closing Date:  Sunday 13 September 2026 at 11:00PM AWST

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies please.