Resource Recovery Operator

Wagga Wagga City Council; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Job summary

Wagga Wagga City Council is hiring a Resource Recovery Operator at Gregadoo Waste Management Centre. The role covers transfer station operations, load inspections, directing customers, operating equipment, and site safety across on-site and rural transfer stations.

You will contribute to waste reduction efforts, provide customer service, and participate in routine maintenance. A strong safety mindset and ability to work in a team and independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• General Construction Induction Training Card and forklift competency are required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake waste management and recycling duties including transfer station operations, load inspections and directing public and contractors to correct waste disposal areas.
• Support site maintenance, unloading/loading activities, litter control and rural transfer stations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and operate plant and equipment per Council standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Independent work

Education

General Construction Induction Training Card

National Certificates of Competency - Forklift (LF)

Tools

Forklift (LF) certification

MR Licence (Desirable)

Job description

Jointhe frontline of environmental sustainability with this hands-on opportunity atCouncil’s Gregadoo Waste Management Centre (GWMC).

Asa Resource Recovery Operator, you’ll support a wide range of waste andrecycling operations—both onsite and across rural transfer stations. Your workwill include everything from load inspections, directing customers, andoperating equipment, to site maintenance, emergency procedures, and supportingrecycling processes.

Ifyou’re reliable, safety-conscious, and passionate about waste reduction, thisrole is your chance to make a real impact in your community.

• Permanent, full-time position, based on 38 hours per week.
• Remuneration package of $2,509.30 gross per fortnight with theopportunity to progress to $3,011.16 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).
• Six (6) week rotating roster, working two (2) weekend out of everysix (6) weeks.
• Penalty rates applicable for hours worked onweekends.
• Access to five (5) weeks annual leave per annum.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

*Please note: Ratesof pay for all Council employees aged between 15-18 years of age are paid inaccordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2026, Clause 32. Junior andTraineeEmployment. Forfurther information, please see Council’s Junior Rates of Pay Fact Sheet.

Key Responsibilities

As a Resource Recovery Operator, you will be responsible to:

• Undertake wastemanagement and recycling duties including; transfer station operations, loadinspections and identifying waste materials; direct public and contractors tocorrect waste disposal areas; provide waste disposal advice; understandpolicies and conduct fire and emergency operations; move and empty waste skips;cardboard and paper pressing operations; styrene processing; tyre rim removal;and site safety and security.
• Undertake wastemanagement and recycling duties outside of the transfer station, this willinclude site maintenance, unloading and loading activities, litter control, allonsite water management duties and visiting rural transfer stations for regularhousekeeping duties. Where staff shortages are present at rural locations,support these sites during opening hours as required.
• Effectively managethe disposal of domestic waste, commercial and building waste, green waste andcontaminated waste, ensuring maximum recyclable diversion and compliance withregulations and procedure.
• Provide qualitycustomer service and support weighbridge operations where required.
• Utilise andmaintain all items of plant, equipment, tools and personal protective equipmentand clothing (PPE/C) in accordancewith Council standards.
• Completedocumentation relevant to the role e.g. standard forms, payroll system, toolboxtalk, site safety documentation including incident reports etc.
• Perform other duties in support of the GWMC team as directed,relevant to skills, competence and training.

Essential Requirements of the Position

As the successful applicant, you will bring a strong mix of qualifications, skills and professional experience, including:

• Class C Driver’s Licence (MR Licence Desirable).
• General Construction InductionTraining Card.
• National Certificates of Competency - Forklift (LF) (or awillingness to obtain).
• Demonstrated experiencerelevant to the role.
• Demonstrated ability towork effectively in a team and independently.

In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation, the successfulapplicant is required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Tetanusand will be asked to provide evidence of this.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Councilacknowledges that applicants may use AI tools to assist with preparing theirapplication. If you do, please ensure your application reflects your own skillsand experience. Candidates progressing through the recruitment process shouldbe prepared to discuss and expand on all aspects of their application,including their responses to the focus questions.

What is next?

Applicationsclose Sunday, 15 November 2026at11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 23November 2026.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line withrequirements of the position.

Allpreferred candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a policecheck. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged fromapplying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.

Councilis an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work,as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from allwalks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability,veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience andpeople of all ages.