Plant Operator/Waste Facility Officer

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer superannuation

Training & development

Payroll deductions possible

Leave loading 17.5%

Bi-weekly pay

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a Plant Operator/Waste Facility Officer to operate heavy plant and support our waste and recycling facilities in Rockhampton. The role focuses on safe operation, customer service, and ensuring compliance with environmental and WHS standards.

You will balance plant operations with facility maintenance, weighbridge duties and general labouring tasks, contributing to efficient, community-focused waste services.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience operating and maintaining heavy plant and equipment in a waste management or similar environment.
• Strong customer service skills, interacting with the public, contractors and colleagues.
• Safety-focused with experience following WH&S procedures, conducting risk assessments and reporting hazards.
• Organised with good problem-solving and prioritisation in a busy operations setting.
• Adaptable to a variety of duties including weighbridge operations and general labouring tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of heavy plant and equipment at the waste facility.
• Assist customers and support recycling initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, safe facility and comply with WH&S procedures.
• Balance plant operations, facility maintenance and weighbridge tasks while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Heavy plant operation

Safety compliance

Customer service

Team collaboration

Hazard identification

Job description

Plant Operator/Waste Facility Officer - Vacancy Details

Synopsis

• Permanent / Full Time
• Monday to Friday, 76 hours worked over a 9-day roster.
• $79,883 per annum (LGIA Stream B Level 6 + Site Allowance) + Superannuation
• Location - Rockhampton

Your new role

Join our Waste Services team and play a vital role in the safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operation of our waste and recycling facilities.

In this hands-on role, you'll operate a range of heavy plant and equipment, assist customers, support recycling initiatives and help maintain a clean and safe facility for the community. Every day will bring variety as you balance plant operations, facility maintenance, customer service and compliance activities. This is a great opportunity to apply your technical skills while making a meaningful contribution to essential community services.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Extensive experience operating and maintaining heavy plant and equipment, with the ability to work safely and effectively in a waste management or similar operational environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and courteously with members of the public, contractors and colleagues.
• A safety-focused mindset, including experience following WH&S procedures, conducting risk assessments and identifying and reporting hazards.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, make sound decisions and work effectively within a team environment.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with a willingness to undertake a variety of duties including plant operation, facility maintenance, recycling activities, weighbridge operations and general labouring tasks.

What you’ll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Corporate membership discounts
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Application Criteria

• Experience operating and maintaining heavy plant and equipment, including relevant licences and tickets (specifically in a Waste management environment).
• Ability to work in a waste disposal environment, including outdoor duties, site maintenance, gardening and general labouring tasks.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively when working with members of the public, contractors and team members in a busy operational environment.

Applications Close: Monday 14 September 2026 at Midnight (AEST)