Resource Recovery Officer

Goulburn Mulwaree Council; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Novated leasing

Sick leave

MyLeave

Long service leave

Parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Counselling service

Job summary

Goulburn Mulwaree Council is seeking a Resource Recovery Officer to join our Waste Management team. In this hands-on role you will help customers at our Waste Management Centres, promote best-practice recycling and waste disposal, and contribute to safer, cleaner facilities.

You'll operate weighbridge and gatehouse systems, support resource recovery initiatives and waste education activities, and work with the community to reduce waste and improve recycling outcomes.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with strong commitment to service.
• Experience in waste management or waste education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers at Waste Management Centres.
• Promote best-practice recycling and waste disposal.
• Support waste education activities and safety at facilities.

Skills

Customer service

Waste management

Recycling promotion

Job description

Council is seeking a customer-focused and environmentally conscious Resource Recovery Officer to join our Waste Management team. In this varied and hands‑on role, you'll assist customers at our Waste Management Centres, promote best‑practice recycling and waste disposal, and help keep our facilities safe, clean and efficient. From operating weighbridge and gatehouse systems to supporting resource recovery initiatives and waste education activities, you'll play an important role in helping Council reduce waste and maximise recycling outcomes for the community. If you enjoy working with people, have a strong commitment to customer service and take pride in contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The contact officer for this position is Joshua Edmonds, Coordinator Waste Operations on [phone].

Applications close Monday, 24th August 2026 at 5:00pm.

This position is subject to relevant pre‑employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• A weekly salary between $1,165 – $1,311 dependent upon skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation. Some penalty rates may apply to this position (more information can be provided by the below contact)
• Work an open spread of hours on a 9-day fortnight, including weekend work as rostered, based on a 76-hour working fortnight
• Salary packaging options available including novated leasing
• Access to 2 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• Access to 1 week MyLeave per year, to be utilised for any purpose
• Access to long service leave after 5 years of employment
• Generous paid parental leave arrangements for both parents
• Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives

YOUR CAREER

• A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals
• Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans
• Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program
• Mentoring and coaching programs
Opportunities for secondments and higher-grade duties arrangements
• Access to e-learning platforms

YOUR WELLBEING

• A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year
• Free vaccinations and health checks
• A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
• A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions
• Staff fitness initiatives
• Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family