Landfill Operator

The City of Coffs Harbour; Coffs Harbour City Council; Presencial; AUD 69 000 - 73 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Salary + allowances

Full-time 38h

Annual leave 5 wks

Flexible hours

Benefits package

Resumo da oferta

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking a Landfill Operator to work outdoors operating heavy machinery to keep the region's waste facilities running safely and efficiently. You will join a supportive team and enjoy a stable full-time role with a 38-hour week, a seven-day roster with leave entitlements, and flexible work options.

We value safety, teamwork and practical problem solving, with opportunities to contribute to environmental sustainability and resource recovery for the Coffs Coast.

Qualificações

• Experience operating heavy machinery in outdoor/waste management settings.
• Commitment to safety procedures and environmental standards.
• Able to work effectively in a team and follow instructions.

Responsabilidades

• Operate specialised plant and equipment to support waste services.
• Contribute to environmental and operational excellence.
• Support delivery of critical waste services to the community.

Conhecimentos

Heavy machinery operation

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The City of Coffs Harbour – Coffs Harbour NSW

• Operate specialised heavy machinery in a hands‑on role that helps keep our community clean, safe and sustainable.
• Enjoy a varied outdoor career with excellent leave entitlements, roster benefits and long‑term job security.
• Join a close‑knit team where your skills make a real impact on environmental outcomes across the Coffs Coast.

About the role

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating heavy machinery and being part of a team that delivers an essential service to the community? As a Landfill Operator, you'll play a hands‑on role in keeping one of the region's most important waste management facilities running safely, efficiently and sustainably. Every day brings variety, from operating specialised plant and equipment to helping manage environmental outcomes and supporting the delivery of critical waste services that benefit the Coffs Coast community.

Working within a supportive and experienced team, you'll have the opportunity to apply your skills in a dynamic environment where safety, teamwork and continuous improvement are highly valued. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced plant operator looking for a stable career, meaningful work and the chance to make a genuine contribution to environmental sustainability and resource recovery.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

You are a safety‑conscious and reliable operator who takes pride in delivering quality work and working collaboratively with others. Whether your experience comes from landfill operations, civil construction, mining, waste management or a similar operational environment, you bring sound plant operating skills and a practical, hands‑on approach to problem‑solving. You enjoy working outdoors, adapting to changing priorities and contributing to a positive team culture. Strong communication skills, a customer‑focused mindset and a commitment to environmental and operational excellence will help you succeed in this role.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary from around $69K - $73K p/a, depending on your capabilities and experience + allowances + 12% superannuation
• Permanent Full-Time 38 hours per week
• The seven (7) day rotating roster attracts additional Award entitlements, including 5 weeks of Annual Leave per year.
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

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Want to chat?

Please reach out to Tom Lloyd, Group Leader Water and Waste Services on ************@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone [phone]*** to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have an queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at ***********@chcc.nsw.gov.au

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The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.