At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Waste Services team, providing customer service and operating plant equipment.
- Company: Port Stephens Council, committed to community and environmental care.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, generous leave, health programs, and free parking.
- Other info: Permanent role with excellent career growth and support for veterans.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in your community while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Experience in operating plant equipment and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 69241 - 74396 $ per year.
A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
The opportunity
Our Waste Services team have an opportunity available for a motivated and proactive individual to join their team at the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station. Joining our team as a Waste Operator will see you working across a broad scope, not only providing positive customer service to our community, but also performing duties across operating plant, working on the floor, and assisting the weighbridge as required.
This role requires you to have experience in operating plant such as backhoes, forklifts and hold the relevant competencies. The safety of our team and the community is paramount, so a demonstrated ability to work within all WHS requirements is essential. Communication is key in this role, allowing you to be an effective team player and someone the community looks to for advice and assistance within the Waste Transfer Station.
This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 38 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement + ability to work over-time as desired.
Base Salary Range: $69,241 to $74,396 pa based on 38 hours / week + 12% superannuation + adverse work allowance + $2,562 retention allowance.
You will be working from the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station.
We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Demonstrated safe and effective operation of a frontend loader/backhoe to a ‘self load’ capability standard when required, and appropriate WorkCover or equivalent accreditation.
- Demonstrated history of manual labouring experience and safe manual handling techniques.
- Demonstrated communication skills and experience working within a customer facing environment.
This is life at PSC!
- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu.
- Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years.
- Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human.
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program.
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance.
- Free parking on site.
We’re a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.
Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care.
We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together.
Waste Operator employer: Port Stephens Council
Port Stephens Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises work-life balance and employee wellbeing, offering generous leave entitlements, flexible work options, and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. With a passionate Parks & Gardens Team dedicated to enhancing the community's recreational spaces, employees enjoy a fulfilling role in horticulture while benefiting from industry-leading parental leave and health initiatives. Located in the beautiful Raymond Terrace, this position not only provides a competitive salary but also the chance to contribute to a treasured environment.
