Resource Recovery Operator

Careers at Council; Scone; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Long service leave

RDO 9-day fortnight

Overtime opportunities

Permanent employment

Job summary

Council is seeking a Resource Recovery Operator to join the Sustainability team at the Aberdeen Waste Management Facility. This hands-on role involves operating plant and equipment, assisting weighbridge operations, and delivering excellent customer service while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

The position offers a true 38-hour week, permanent employment with the Council, and opportunities to work across other facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Relevant plant competency certificates or practical experience demonstrating competency to obtain certification.
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to operate or learn weighbridge systems and perform related transactions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently while maintaining a safe environment.
• Commitment to safe plant operation and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant and equipment at the Aberdeen Waste Management Facility.
• Assist weighbridge operations and manage computerised transactions.
• Provide customer service and handle inquiries professionally.
• Keep the facility safe, clean and well-maintained.
• Occasionally support other Council facilities as required.

Skills

Plant operation

Customer service

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate III in Waste Management

Tools

Weighbridge systems

Job description

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.

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