Landfill Plant Operator

East Gippsland Shire Council; Bairnsdale; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted recreation centre access

Annual leave loading

Parental leave (pro rata)

Learning & development

Employee assistance program

Staff consultative committee

Job summary

East Gippsland Shire Council is seeking a Landfill Plant Operator to support the Bairnsdale Landfill on a 0.71 EFT, limited tenure position from December 2026 to December 2027, based at the Bairnsdale Landfill. You will work 7 days on, 7 days off, with weekend work on-site.

You will safely operate heavy plant and equipment, manage disposal and diversion of waste, and ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements. A strong focus on safety and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience operating landfill plant and heavy equipment.
• HR competency qualifications and licences as listed in the position description.
• Knowledge of landfill operations, safety, environmental and compliance requirements.
• Strong customer service and communication with the public and staff.
• Ability to physically perform the role.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain heavy plant and equipment used in landfill operations.
• Operate Watercart for dust suppression on site.
• Manage disposal of waste and divert recyclables to appropriate areas.
• Direct customers to disposal/recycling areas and provide courteous service.
• Maintain the landfill site including roads, drainage, cleanliness and stockpiles.

Skills

Landfill plant operation

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Customer service

Manual handling

Education

HR licences/competencies

Job description

Department: Sustainability and Waste Minimisation

Compensation: Salary AUD $71,480.03 - $75,803.62

Work Arrangement: On-site

We are East Gippsland Shire

East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including ski fields, high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!

Business Unit

The Sustainability and Waste Minimisation Unit supports the safe and effective delivery of Council’s waste and recycling services across East Gippsland. The team manages waste facilities and landfill operations, working to meet environmental and legislative requirements while supporting Council’s waste minimisation objectives.

The Opportunity

As the Landfill Plant Operator, you will support the day-to-day operation of the Bairnsdale Landfill, safely operating and maintaining heavy plant and equipment used in landfill operations. You will help manage the disposal and diversion of waste, maintain the site and direct customers to the appropriate waste and recycling areas. You will also help ensure the landfill operates safely and in accordance with environmental and legislative requirements.

This is a part-time 0.71 EFT, limited tenure position from December 2026 to December 2027, based at the Bairnsdale Landfill. You will work 7 days on, 7 days off. The position includes weekend work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safely operate and undertake daily maintenance of heavy plant and equipment used in landfill operations.


• Operation of Watercart for dust suppression on site.


• Manage the unloading and disposal of waste, ensuring only permitted waste is accepted and recyclable materials are diverted from landfill.


• Direct customers to designated waste disposal and recycling areas and provide professional and courteous customer service.


• Maintain the landfill site, including internal roads, stormwater drainage, cleanliness and stockpiles of cover material.


• Complete required paperwork, machinery compliance checks and support the operation of the site in accordance with environmental, safety and regulatory requirements.

What we're looking for:

• Extensive experience safely and competently operating landfill plant and heavy equipment.


• Relevant plant operation and HR competency qualifications and licences as listed in the position description.


• Good knowledge of landfill operations, including safety, environmental and compliance requirements and the ability to complete required records and paperwork.


• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with members of the public and other staff.


• Ability to physically perform the role safely.

Why you'll love EGSC:

Work-Life Balance:

• Work 7 days on 7 days off


• Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres


• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!


• Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!


• 17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata


• Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs


• Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!


• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it


• Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions

Applications close at 11:45pm on 20 November 2026

Required pre-employment checks:

• Police Check


• Pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening


• Proof of qualifications required for the position

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.