Awaba Waste Management Facility Operator

• Awaba Waste Management Facility Operator
• Permanent, full-time

WORK OUTDOORS. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. BE PART OF SOMETHING THAT MATTERS.

35 HOURS. 4 DAYS ON. 3 DAYS OFF.

More time for life, while doing work that keeps our community moving.

• Stable full-time local government role with penalty rates, allowances and opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Hands-on outdoor work with variety across plant operation, customer service, traffic management and resource recovery activities
• Be part of a supportive team delivering essential environmental and waste services that directly benefit the local community
• LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB

Lake Macquarie City Council are looking for motivated and reliable people to join our Waste Operations team at the Awaba Waste Management Facility.

This is a practical, hands-on role where you will be outdoors, operating machinery, helping customers and working as part of a team to keep our waste facility running safely and efficiently.

You'll be doing work that has a direct impact on our community and environment, helping people dispose of waste responsibly, recover reusable materials and keep Lake Macquarie clean, safe and sustainable.

We welcome people with experience in construction, labouring, transport, logistics, landscaping, agriculture, plant operation, customer service or other hands‐on operational environments.

If you're reliable, safety‐focused, willing to learn and enjoy getting stuck into practical work, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Your days will be varied. You may be

• Assisting customers with waste disposal and recycling
• Directing traffic and maintaining safe vehicle movements
• Operating plant and equipment
• Weighbridge and gatehouse operations
• Sorting recyclable and reusable materials
• Maintaining site safety and cleanliness
• Working across different operational areas of the facility

This is an active, hands‐on role where you will be on your feet, working outdoors and around vehicles, machinery and members of the public. No day is the same.

Read the position statementhereand learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET'S HEAR ABOUT YOU

We're looking for people who are reliable, practical and ready to get involved.

You will take pride in doing a job well, understand the importance of working safely and be comfortable working around machinery, vehicles and members of the public.

You'll also be a confident communicator who can provide friendly and professional customer service, even when the environment is busy.

You can work independently, but you also enjoy being part of a team and are willing to pitch in wherever you're needed.

Most importantly, you'll bring a positive attitude, willingness to learn and a genuine can‐do approach.

You will bring

• A current MR Driver Licence or willingness to obtain
• Basic computer skills
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• A strong commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Construction Induction Card (White Card) or willingness to obtain
• Most of all you welcome any challenge with a positive work ethic and a 'can-do' attitude!

Highly regarded but not essential

• Waste industry experience
• HR Licence
• Traffic Controller ticket
• Plant operation experience
• Skid steer competency
• Weighbridge or cash handling experience
• LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides

• Competitive salary from $69,920 to $81,259 per year plus 12% superannuation
• Rotating weekend roster opportunities with applicable penalty rates
• Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
• Plus, adverse working conditions and travel allowance
• 35-hour working week with 4 days on, 3 days off roster
• Permanent stable local government employment
• Opportunities for training, licences and tickets
• Supportive team environment
• Work that contributes directly to the local community and environment
• CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city.

That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold.

When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better.

We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce.

We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community.

We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability.

We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

• LET'S START
• For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Reece Arday, Group Coordinator Waste Operations, on 0432 730 *** or via email ******@lakemac. nsw. gov. au
• For enquiries about the recruitment processclick hereor please contact Georgina Green, Talent Attraction Partner, on 02 4921 0***or via email ******@lakemac. nsw. gov. au
• Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.