Plant Operator - Gregadoo Waste Management Centre

Wagga Wagga City Council; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Job summary

Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking a motivated Plant Operator to join the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre team. You will operate and maintain plant and equipment, manage waste streams, and contribute to cleaner, safer operations across the site.

The role features a 38-hour week on a six-week rotating roster, weekend penalty rates, access to five weeks annual leave, and ongoing training. Current HR licence and CIT card are essential; forklift certificate is desirable.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated teamwork and ability to work independently.
• Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures.
• Ability to perform outdoor, hands-on tasks in a waste management environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Council plant and equipment (loader, water truck, hooklift, landfill compactor).
• Manage disposal of municipal, construction, demolition, commercial and hazardous waste; maintain site safety and pollution controls.
• Handle PPE, documentation, and reporting; participate in team meetings.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Outdoor work

Adaptability

Education

General Construction Induction Training

Forklift (LF) Certificate

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 AI tools to assist with preparing their application. If you do, please ensure your application reflects your own skills and experience. Candidates progressing through the recruitment process should be prepared to discuss and expand on all aspects of their application, including their responses to the focus questions.

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 23 November 2026.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Duane Deegenaars, Resource Recovery Leading Hand on 0455 140 ***.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements 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.