Resource Recovery Attendant

Osborne and Richardson; Emerald; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading included

Consistent roster

Job summary

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking a hands‑on Resource Recovery Attendant for Lochlees Landfill and Transfer Station in Emerald. The role is a casual, full‑time contract starting ASAP and running until 18 December 2026, with a 38 hour week on a rotating roster: 4 on / 4 off in month one, then 5 on / 3 off in month two, 7am to 5pm with a half‑hour lunch.

A solid run of work awaits candidates with landfill experience. You'll handle operations, safety checks, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum Queensland C class (provisional) driver's licence.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Ticket for Compactor and Front‑End Loader.

Responsibilities

• Landfill operations at Lochlees Landfill and transfer station.
• Operate loader and compactor safely and competently.
• Perform daily prestart and maintenance checks, reporting faults.
• Adhere to landfill licences, environmental laws, and council waste procedures.
• Perform general physical tasks around site and at other waste facilities as needed.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service to the public and staff.

Skills

Driver's licence

White Card

Plant operation experience

Waste facility knowledge

Job description

Osborne Richardson are proud to be partnering with Central Highlands Regional Council, one of Queensland's most progressive regional councils, to find a hands‑on Resource Recovery Attendant for their Lochlees Landfill and Transfer Station in Emerald.

This is a casual, full-time contract starting ASAP and running until 18 December 2026. You'll be working a 38 hour week on a rotating transfer station roster: 4 on / 4 off in month one, then 5 on / 3 off in month two, 7am to 5pm with a half-hour lunch. If you've driven a compactor across a tip face before and want a solid run of work in the Central Highlands, this one's for you.

What you'll be doing

• Landfill operations at Lochlees Landfill, including tip face construction
• Safe, competent operation of plant and equipment such as the loader and compactor
• Daily prestart checks and maintenance checks, and reporting any faults or damage
• Working in line with landfill licence requirements, environmental legislation and council waste procedures
• General physical and manual tasks around the site, plus labouring and maintenance at other council waste facilities when needed
• Friendly, professional customer service to the public and fellow staff

What you'll need

• Minimum Queensland C class (provisional) driver's licence
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Statement of attainment/ticket for Compactor and Front‑End Loader
• The ability to operate waste management plant and equipment on a daily basis
• Landfill tip face construction experience and knowledge of landfill and transfer station operations (highly regarded)
• Experience with payment and record-keeping systems, and sound knowledge of waste and environmental legislation (highly regarded)
• Queensland HR licence and an Excavator ticket (a bonus)

What's on offer: up to $49.23/hr + Super (includes 25% casual loading), a consistent rotating roster, and a great council team in Emerald.

Please note Council's expectation is that backfill staff are paid the same rate as current workers in similar roles, so please only apply if this package works for you.

Keen to know more? Give Owen Millar a shout on 0414 706 *** or email ****@oraus.com.au. Always happy to chat.