Resource Recovery Operator

Upper Hunter Shire Council; Aberdeen; Presencial; AUD 54 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Fortnightly RDO

4 weeks annual leave

Long Service Leave after five years

Sick leave entitlements

Training and upskilling opportunities

Salary sacrifice options

12% superannuation

Permanent employment

Resumo da oferta

Upper Hunter Shire Council is seeking a Resource Recovery Operator based in Aberdeen to operate and maintain plant and equipment at the Aberdeen Waste Management Facility. You will support weighbridge operations, assist customers, and help maintain a safe, clean site while contributing to recycling and resource recovery initiatives.

This permanent full‑time role offers a true 38‑hour week, with overtime opportunities, generous leave, and career development through training.

Qualificações

• Relevant plant competency certificates, or sufficient practical experience demonstrating competency to obtain the required certification.
• A current unrestricted driver’s licence.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, including the ability to manage challenging customer interactions professionally.
• Ability to operate or learn Council’s weighbridge systems, including computerised transactions, payment handling and general administrative duties.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, effectively manage competing priorities and maintain a safe working environment.
• A commitment to safe plant operation, environmental compliance, waste management and resource recovery practices.

Responsabilidades

• Operate and maintain plant and equipment at Aberdeen Waste Management Facility.
• Assist with weighbridge operations and customer service.
• Keep the facility safe, clean and well‑maintained; support recycling and resource recovery.

Conhecimentos

Plant operation

Customer service

Weighbridge operations

Safe working practices

Formação académica

Certificate III in Waste Management

Ferramentas

Weighbridge systems

Computerised transactions

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Resource recovery OPERATOR
Aberdeen
Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week)

The role:

Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work, operating plant and equipment, and being part of a team that makes a difference in the community?

Council is looking for a motivated and reliable Resource Recovery Operator to join our Sustainability team. This is a varied, hands‑on role where you'll help keep our Waste Management Facilities running safely and efficiently while supporting recycling, resource recovery and environmental sustainability.

Based primarily at the Aberdeen Waste Management Facility, you'll be involved in a range of day‑to‑day activities, including operating and maintaining plant and equipment, assisting with weighbridge operations, providing customer service and keeping the facility safe, clean and well‑maintained. You may also have the opportunity to work across other Council facilities as required.

If you enjoy practical work, take pride in doing a job well and value being part of a supportive team that delivers an important service to the community, we encourage you to apply.

What’s on offer:

• A salary range from $1181.30 – $1323.10 per week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation + allowances
• A true 38 hour working week, Monday – Friday working week with the opportunity for overtime if desired
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (working a 9-day fortnight)
• Four weeks of Annual Leave per year
• Access to Long Service Leave after five years
• Generous Sick Leave entitlements
• Training and upskilling opportunities
• Salary sacrifice options
• Secure, permanent employment with Council

What we need from you:

• Relevant plant competency certificates, or sufficient practical experience demonstrating competency to obtain the required certification.
• A current unrestricted driver's licence.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, including the ability to manage challenging customer interactions professionally.
• Ability to operate or learn Council's weighbridge systems, including computerised transactions, payment handling and general administrative duties.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, effectively manage competing priorities and maintain a safe working environment.
• A commitment to safe plant operation, environmental compliance, waste management and resource recovery practices.

Previous experience in waste management, resource recovery, weighbridge operations or local government, and relevant qualifications such as a Certificate III in Waste Management, will be highly regarded.

About us:

Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Enquiries and Further Information:

Give Jessie Burton, Resource Recovery Coordinator, a call on 6540 1175 or e-mail **@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity. Or you can just submit an application online by the closing date by clicking the "Apply" button below.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via **@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401*** to discuss.