Landfill Operator

Richmond Valley Council; Evans Head; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave Management Policy compassionate/

LSL after 5 years and volunteer leave

Ongoing training and development

Fitness Passport

Free yoga and meditation

Health & Wellbeing Day

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Richmond Valley Council invites applications for a Permanent Full Time role based in the Northern Rivers region. The primary duty is to operate and maintain Council's waste and resource recovery facilities, delivering high-level service and safety-focused practices.

The role offers a 76-hour fortnight, a rotating roster (8 days on, 6 days off) and a salary ranging from $60,221 to $69,253 per annum plus 12% superannuation. Vaccination against Hepatitis A/B and Q Fever may be required.

Qualifications

• This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a safety-first focus and positive attitude.
• You are a strong communicator, flexible, adaptable to change, and able to work well in a small team or autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of service, support and maintenance in the operation of Council's waste and resource recovery facilities.
• Work as part of a team to ensure safe, efficient and compliant operations.
• Exposures to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever with vaccination or proof of immunity as required.

Skills

Strong communicator

Flexible

Adaptable

Autonomous

Job description

Permanent Full Time - Casino

The Richmond Valley is in the heart of the Northern Rivers, with wide open spaces and room to grow. We're a down-to-earth, friendly community - where you can still enjoy the welcome of a country town, a family holiday by the beach, or a campfire under the open sky.

It's a place of opportunity, where you can get a start in life or find the change you've been looking for - build a home, raise a family, or buy your first acreage. Success is earned through hard work, persistence, and the courage to get back on your feet in hard times.

Our organisation is defined by integrity and passion in what we do. When challenges come, we endure, we recover, and we rise once again to rebuild. Our people are connected through a shared love of this place and in serving our community.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a safety-first focus and positive attitude. You are

• A strong communicator
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Able to work well within a small team and autonomously

About the role

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of service, support and maintenance in the operation of Council's waste and resource recovery facilities.

Full time: 76-hour fortnight - rotating roster - 8 days on, 6 days off

Salary: Range from $60,221 to $69,253 pa + 12% superannuation

Contact: Malcolm Massey, Overseer Waste Management.

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.

Please read the role description for more information regarding key accountabilities of the role, essential qualifications and obligations.

What we offer

Richmond Valley Council offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:

• Leave Management Policy providing compassionate leave, LSL after 5 years and volunteer leave to name a few
• Ongoing training and development
• Fitness Passport
• Free yoga and meditation each week
• A fun Health & Wellbeing Day
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Applications close:23-Sep-2026 11:30

Council is committed to creating a workforce that celebrates inclusion, diversity and equality. We believe our employees are a reflection of the diverse community we serve and are proud to support equal opportunities for all of the Richmond Valley.