Plant Operator - Collections

Goulburn Mulwaree Council; Goulburn, Canberra; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward programs

Parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

MyLeave per year

Sick leave

Novated leasing (salary packaging)

9-day fortnight

Rostered weekend work

Job summary

Goulburn Mulwaree Council is seeking a Plant Operator – Collections to undertake waste collection, landfill and gatehouse operations and to operate a range of plant and machinery while delivering quality customer service. You will support day-to-day waste services across the Council area.

The role operates on a 9-day fortnight with early start times and weekend rostering; salary is paid weekly, with 12% superannuation, and some penalty rates may apply. Applications close on 3 November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Undertake waste collection, landfill and gatehouse operations, operate a range of plant and machinery, and provide quality service to customers.

Job description

Join a team that helps keep our community clean, safe and sustainable.

As a Plant Operator - Collections, you'll undertake waste collection, landfill and gatehouse operations, operate a range of plant and machinery, and provide quality service to customers while supporting the day-to-day delivery of Council's waste services.

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT (for eligible employees)

• Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives
• Generous paid parental leave arrangements for both parents
• Access to long service leave after 5 years of employment
• Access to 1 week MyLeave per year, to be utilised for any purpose
• Access to 2 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• Salary packaging options available including novated leasing
• Work an open spread of hours on a 9-day fortnight, including weekend work as rostered, based on a 76-hour working fortnight
• Work a 9-day fortnight (5:00am - 2:00pm), based on a 38-hour working week. Some penalty rates may apply to this position, and more information can be provided by the below contact
• A weekly salary between $1,238 – $1,393 dependent upon skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation. Some penalty rates may apply to this position (more information can be provided by the below contact)

YOUR CAREER

• Access to e-learning platforms
• Opportunities for secondments and higher-grade duties arrangements
• Mentoring and coaching programs
• Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program
• Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans
• A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals

YOUR WELLBEING

• Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family
• Staff fitness initiatives
• A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions
• A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
• Free vaccinations and health checks
• A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year

The contact officer for this position is Jaser Abu-Khousah, Collections Supervsior on [phone].

Applications close Tuesday, 3rd November 2026 at 5:00pm.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.