Resource Recovery Operator - Aberdeen

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with 12% superannuation

38-hour week

Rosters Day Off every fortnight

4 weeks annual leave

Long service leave

Sick leave entitlements

Training opportunities

Salary sacrifice options

Permanent employment

Job summary

Upper Hunter Shire Council is seeking a Resource Recovery Operator based at the Aberdeen Waste Management Facility. The role involves hands‑on operation and maintenance of plant and equipment, with customer service duties and a focus on safety and environmental sustainability.

The position offers a true 38‑hour week, with overtime optional, 4 weeks annual leave, long service leave after five years, and training opportunities. A current driver’s licence and plant certificates are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant plant competency certificates, or sufficient practical experience demonstrating competency.
• A current unrestricted driver’s licence.
• Strong customer service and communication skills for professional interactions.
• Ability to operate or learn weighbridge systems, including transactions and payments.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently while maintaining safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant and equipment at the Aberdeen Waste Management Facility.
• Assist with weighbridge operations and related administrative tasks.
• Provide customer service and keep the facility safe, clean and well‑maintained.
• May work across other Council facilities as required.

Skills

Plant competency certificates

Unrestricted driver's licence

Customer service & communication

Education

Certificate III in Waste Management

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 andequipment, 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.

If youenjoy practical work, take pride in doing a job well and value being part of asupportive team that delivers an important service to the community, weencourage 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 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!

Job Description:

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Enquiries and FurtherInformation:

Give

Jessie Burton, Resource Recovery Coordinator

, a call on 6540 1175 ore-mail **@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity.

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 **@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 0265401100 to discuss.