Baradine/Binnaway Transfer Station Officer

Department: Planning and Regulation

Reports to: Supervisor Waste & Recycling

Salary Range: $1,029 - $1,174 per 38 hr week + superannuation

Warrumbungle Shire Council is seeking a motivated and reliable individual to fill the position of Transfer Station Officer for the Baradine and Binnaway Transfer Stations. This vital community-facing role involves supervising the day-to-day operations of both waste facilities during designated opening hours, assisting customers with correct waste disposal, promoting recycling practices, and maintaining clean and safe sites. When not stationed at Baradine or Binnaway, you'll be supporting recycling operations at the Coonabarabran Material Handling Facility—an opportunity to be hands-on in environmental sustainability efforts.

As a Transfer Station Officer, you’ll be responsible for inspecting incoming waste loads, directing customers to appropriate disposal areas, and encouraging proper recycling habits. You’ll handle cash transactions and reconcile takings, operate plant and equipment safely, and maintain a tidy, hazard-free environment. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys practical outdoor work, interacting with the public, and takes pride in providing a well-managed, welcoming waste facility for the community.

In addition to site supervision, your duties at the Coonabarabran facility will include sorting recyclable materials, baling recyclables, assisting with the Container Deposit Scheme, and supporting general site operations. Your contribution will help keep our region clean, sustainable, and in line with best waste management practices. You’ll also play an important role in upholding the Council’s strong focus on safety and professionalism in all community interactions.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need a current Class C driver’s licence, solid communication skills, basic cash handling experience, and the ability to operate small machinery and tools. A Construction Induction (White Card) is essential, and knowledge of recycling or experience in waste services will be highly regarded.

If you’re looking for a stable and community-oriented role with set hours across Tuesday to Thursday and weekends, this could be the perfect fit.

Apply today and help us build a cleaner, greener future for the Warrumbungle region.

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This role spans three welcoming towns in the beautiful Warrumbungle Shire: Coonabarabran, Baradine, and Binnaway. Coonabarabran—the largest and most centrally located of the three—is known as the “Astronomy Capital of Australia” and offers a vibrant lifestyle with great schools, healthcare, and access to the stunning Warrumbungle National Park. It’s an ideal home base for the role, combining community spirit with convenience.

Just 45 minutes away, Baradine is a gateway to the Pilliga Forest and a nature lover’s haven, offering a relaxed pace of life in a supportive rural community. Meanwhile, Binnaway is a charming riverside town with a proud railway history and a peaceful country atmosphere. Whether you prefer the energy of a larger town or the quiet of a smaller village, each location offers a great quality of life and a welcoming community to call home.

Selection criteria include:

• Current Class C driver’s licence
• Sound oral and written communication skills
•  Ability to operate different small plant and equipment
• Experience in cash taking and reconciliation
• Occupational Health and Safety Construction Induction Certificate (“white card”)
• Sound verbal and written communication skills required to:
  • Communicate effectively with members of the public
  • Complete risk assessments and timesheets

It's a bonus if you have some knowledge of Recycle Centre operations, Council schedule of fees and waste management recycling principles. Demonstrated experience in handling difficult customers and conflict resolution would be great.

Benefits of working for Council

Council is committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

• Great leave opportunities 
  • Long service leave after 5 years
  • 1 RDO every 4 weeks 
  • Paid parental and concurrent parental leave
  • Carer’s leave
  • 3 weeks sick leave per year including up to 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
  • Purchase additional leave or cash out leave
  • Deferred leave scheme – eg work three years at 75% of your pay and have the following year off at 75% of your pay! 
• Support for training and professional development
  • Formal training opportunities
  • Access to thousands of free online training courses
• Weekly pay cycle
• Mobile phone allowance available if you bring your own device
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Wellness – we want you to be at your best self so you and your immediate family members have access to our employee assistance program with TELUS Health One
• Free annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual skin cancer checks available
• PPE provided

About Warrumbungle Shire Council

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran. 

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. Council is proud to be an equal opportunity and child safe employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. 

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Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 26 October 2025.

For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.