Plant Operator - Gregadoo Waste Management Centre

Council Jobs; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Penalty rates on weekends

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking a qualified Plant Operator to join our Resource Recovery team at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre. The role focuses on safe, efficient operation of plant and waste disposal with a commitment to a cleaner, sustainable community.

You will work a 38-hour week on a six-week rotating roster with two weekends in six. The package includes fortnightly pay, annual leave, on-call requirements, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Class HR Driver’s Licence.
• General Construction Induction Training Card.
• National Certificates of Competency - Forklift (LF) Desirable.
• Substantial experience relevant to the role.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Council plant and equipment (loader, water truck, hooklift truck, landfill compactor).
• Manage disposal of municipal, construction, demolition, commercial and industrial waste; control litter, traffic, earthworks and site safety.
• Maintain small plant, tools and PPE per Council standards; participate in team meetings.
• Complete site documentation including forms, payroll entries and safety records.

Skills

HR Licence

General Construction Induction Card

Education

Forklift (LF) Certification

General Construction Induction Training

Job description

Are you an experienced plant operator looking for a hands-on role where your work directly contributes to a cleaner and more sustainable community?

Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Plant Operator to join our Resource Recovery team at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre (GWMC). In this role, you’ll play a key part in the safe and efficient operation of Council’s waste management services.

If you’re a reliable, safety-conscious operator who enjoys hands-on outdoor work and being part of a supportive team, this role offers a rewarding career.

• Two (2) full-time permanent positions, based on 38 hours per week.
• Remuneration package of $2,686.30 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $3,223.56 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).
• Six (6) week rotating roster, working two (2) weekends out of every six (6) weeks.
• Penalty rates applicable for hours worked on weekends.
• Access to five (5) weeks annual leave per annum.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

As a Plant Operator at GWMC, you will be responsible to:

• Operate and maintain Council plant and equipment with an emphasis on loader, water truck, hooklift truck and landfill compactor operation.
• Undertake waste management duties including managing the disposal of municipal, construction and demolition and commercial and industrial waste, and contaminated waste; fencing and litter control; traffic management; earthworks and waste cell construction and maintenance; and implementing and monitoring soil, leachate management, stormwater, sediment and pollution control measures; site rehabilitation works; and site safety.
• Utilise and maintain small items of plant, equipment, tools (hand and power) and personal protective equipment and clothing (PPE/C) in accordance with Council standards.
• Participate in regular team meetings.
• Complete documentation relevant to the role e.g. standard forms, payroll system, site safety documentation including incident reports etc.
• Perform other duties in support of the GWMC team as directed, relevant to skills, competence and training.

Participation in an on-call roster is an inherent requirement of this position. You will be required to participate in the on-call roster as directed, in accordance with operational requirements.

Essential Requirements of the Position

As the successful applicant, you will bring a strong mix of qualifications, skills and professional experience, including:

• Current Class HR Driver’s Licence.
• General Construction Induction Training Card.
• National Certificates of Competency - Forklift (LF) (Desirable).
• Substantial experience relevant to the role in line with the Position Description.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation, the successful applicant is required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Tetanus and will be asked to provide evidence of this.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Council acknowledges that applicants may use AItools to assist with preparing their application. If you do, please ensure yourapplication reflects your own skills and experience. Candidates progressingthrough the recruitment process should be prepared to discuss and expand on allaspects of their application, including their responses to the focus questions.

What is next?

Applicationsclose Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviewsto be held in the week commencing Monday, 23 November 2026.

As part ofthe recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line withrequirements of the position.

Council isan inclusive employer.

We strive to reflect the community in which we work, asa result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from allwalks of life.

This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability,veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience andpeople of all ages.