Resource Recovery Operator - Aberdeen

Upper Hunter Shire Council; Aberdeen; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Fortnightly RDO

Four weeks annual leave

Long service leave after five years

Sick leave entitlements

Training and upskilling

Salary sacrifice options

Permanent employment

Job summary

Upper Hunter Shire Council is seeking a Resource Recovery Operator to join the Sustainability team in Aberdeen. The role is hands-on, based at the Aberdeen Waste Management Facility, and involves operating plant and equipment, supporting recycling and environmental sustainability, and assisting with weighbridge operations.

You will maintain a safe, clean facility, deliver good customer service, and work a true 38-hour week with overtimes potential.

Qualifications

• Relevant plant competency certificates or demonstrated practical experience.
• Current unrestricted driver's licence.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to operate or learn weighbridge systems and perform admin duties.
• Commitment to safe plant operation and environmental compliance.
• Experience in waste management or similar field is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant and equipment at the Aberdeen Waste Management Facility.
• Assist with weighbridge operations and handle computerised transactions.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a clean, safe site.
• Collaborate with the Sustainability team and support across facilities as required.

Skills

Plant operation

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Safety compliance

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 yousomeone who enjoys hands-on work, operating plant and equipment, and being partof a team that makes a difference in the community? Councilis looking for a motivated and reliable Resource Recovery Operator to join ourSustainability team. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll help keep ourWaste Management Facilities running safely and efficiently while supportingrecycling, resource recovery and environmental sustainability. Basedprimarily at the Aberdeen Waste Management Facility, you'll be involved in arange of day-to-day activities, including operating and maintaining plant and equipment, assisting with weighbridge operations, providing customer serviceand keeping the facility safe, clean and well-maintained. You may also have theopportunity to work across other Council facilities as required.

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 inwaste management, resource recovery, weighbridge operations or localgovernment, and relevant qualifications such as a Certificate III in WasteManagement, will be highly regarded.

About us:

Council is a progressive and caringorganisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality servicesto support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to thelives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of theorganisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, havingmutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on ourcommitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensurestaff and community safety and to provide improved environmentalresponsibility. Locatedin the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships ofMerriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work,come and see for yourself!

Closing Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026

We welcome candidates fromall backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Weencourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities tojoin Council. Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals withdisability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person withdisability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selectionand/or assessment process, please advise via [e-mail] or 0265401100 to discuss.