Plant Operator – Collections

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options (novated leas

Sick leave

MyLeave

Long service leave

Parental leave

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Goulburn Mulwaree Council is seeking a Plant Operator - Collections to support waste collection, landfill and gatehouse operations. You will operate a range of plant and machinery and deliver quality service to customers while assisting with daily waste services.

The role offers a 9-day fortnight (38 hours per week), a weekly salary, and 12% superannuation, with some penalty rates. Applications close for this opportunity as advised by the contact officer.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste collection or plant operation is an advantage.
• Customer service orientation and reliable work ethic.
• Ability to operate and understand a range of plant and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Undertake waste collection, landfill and gatehouse operations.
• Operate a range of plant and machinery.
• Provide quality service to customers while supporting day-to-day Council waste services.

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)

• 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)
• 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
• Work an open spread of hours on a 9-day fortnight, including weekend work as rostered, based on a 76-hour working fortnight
• Salary packaging options available including novated leasing
• Access to 2 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• Access to 1 week MyLeave per year, to be utilised for any purpose
• Access to long service leave after 5 years of employment
• Generous paid parental leave arrangements for both parents
• Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives

YOUR CAREER

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

YOUR WELLBEING

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

The contact officer for this position is Jaser Abu-Khousah, Collections Supervsior on (02) 4823 4***.

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.