Plant Operator Waste Operations

Central Coast Council; Central Coast; Presencial; AUD 64.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

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Permanent full-time role

9 day fortnight including RDO

Located at Woy Woy Waste Management  –

Descripción de la vacante

Central Coast Council is seeking a skilled Plant Operator to operate and maintain heavy plant at the Woy Woy Waste Management Facility, ensuring precision in grading, final trim and efficient use of space. You will work safely under EPA and WHS guidelines and support public-facing services at the site.

The role offers a permanent full-time position, 38 hours per week, and a 9-day fortnight, with progression opportunities and competitive salary. Applications close 22 November 2026.

Formación

• HR/MR licence required with upgrade commitment
• Construction General Induction Card (Safework NSW) or equivalent
• Competency attestations for excavator/loader and related plant; willingness to obtain more as required

Responsabilidades

• Operate and maintain heavy plant (landfill compactors, loaders, excavators).
• Set levels, perform final trim and cell wall construction; optimise landfill air space.
• Complete daily plant inspections and assist public at facility; comply with safety policies.

Educación

Heavy Rigid (HR) or Medium Rigid (MR) Driver's Licence

Construction General Induction Card - Safework NSW

Statement of Attainment or Verification of Competency for Excavator/Loader/Articulated Loader

Descripción del empleo

Help shape a cleaner, greener Central Coast and Rewrite the Future of waste and resource recovery in our region. We're looking for a skilled Plant Operator who takes pride in precision work, safety and making a real difference in the community every day.

• 38 hours per week
• 9 day fortnight including RDO

About the role

As a Plant Operator within Waste Operations, you'll operate and maintain a range of heavy plant, including landfill compactors, loaders and excavators, to support Council's waste facilities. You'll work to set levels, carry out final trim and cell wall construction, and help make the most of landfill air space while supporting resource recovery. Working safely and in line with Council policy, EPA and WHS requirements, you'll also do general site duties, complete daily plant inspections and help members of the public at the facility.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Applicant Profile

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) or Medium Rigid (MR) Driver's Licence with a commitment to upgrade to a (HR) within a specified time period
• Current Construction General Induction Card - Safework NSW or equivalent
• Statement of Attainment or Verification of Competency for either an Excavator, Loader and/or Articulated Loader issued by a regulator or hold a nationally recognised statement of attainment or equivalent evidence of competency and a willingness to obtain competency's for additional items of plant/heavy machinery as required.

The commencing salary for this position is up to $70,761.52. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $81,987.87on completion of assessment of skills and/ or performance plus 12% superannuation + $52.44 per week Level 2 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance

• We have a permanent full time role available
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
• This role is located at the Woy Woy Waste Management Facility

Want to know more?

The contact person for this role is Tristan Hinchcliffe, Team Leader Waste Operations You can contact Tristan on 0427 786 654.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 22nd November 2026.

Help shape a cleaner, greener Central Coast and Rewrite the Future of waste and resource recovery in our region. We're looking for a skilled Plant Operator who takes pride in precision work, safety and making a real difference in the community every day.

• Permanent full time position available
• 38 hours per week
• 9 day fortnight including RDO

About the role

As a Plant Operator within Waste Operations, you'll operate and maintain a range of heavy plant, including landfill compactors, loaders and excavators, to support Council's waste facilities. You'll work to set levels, carry out final trim and cell wall construction, and help make the most of landfill air space while supporting resource recovery. Working safely and in line with Council policy, EPA and WHS requirements, you'll also do general site duties, complete daily plant inspections and help members of the public at the facility.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Applicant Profile

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) or Medium Rigid (MR) Driver's Licence with a commitment to upgrade to a (HR) within a specified time period
• Current Construction General Induction Card - Safework NSW or equivalent
• Statement of Attainment or Verification of Competency for either an Excavator, Loader and/or Articulated Loader issued by a regulator or hold a nationally recognised statement of attainment or equivalent evidence of competency and a willingness to obtain competency's for additional items of plant/heavy machinery as required.

Offer Details

The commencing salary for this position is up to $70,761.52. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $81,987.87on completion of assessment of skills and/ or performance plus 12% superannuation + $52.44 per week Level 2 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance

• We have a permanent full time role available
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
• This role is located at the Woy Woy Waste Management Facility

Want to know more?

The contact person for this role is Tristan Hinchcliffe, Team Leader Waste Operations You can contact Tristan on 0427 786 654.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 22nd November 2026.

Desired Skills and Experience

Operate and maintain heavy plant to support safe, efficient waste operations and resource recovery across Council facilities.

As a Plant Operator within Waste Operations, you'll operate and maintain a range of heavy plant, including landfill compactors, loaders and excavators, to support Council's waste facilities. You'll work to set levels, carry out final trim and cell wall construction, and help make the most of landfill air space while supporting resource recovery. Working safely and in line with Council policy, EPA and WHS requirements, you'll also do general site duties, complete daily plant inspections and help members of the public at the facility.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) or Medium Rigid (MR) Driver's Licence with a commitment to upgrade to a (HR) within a specified time period
• Current Construction General Induction Card - Safework NSW or equivalent
• Statement of Attainment or Verification of Competency for either an Excavator, Loader and/or Articulated Loader issued by a regulator or hold a nationally recognised statement of attainment or equivalent evidence of competency and a willingness to obtain competency's for additional items of plant/heavy machinery as required.