Resource Recovery & Waste Officer

Blue Mountains City Council; Katoomba, Sydney; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Blue Mountains City Council is seeking a casual worker to support diverse operational tasks within Resource Recovery & Waste Services. You’ll develop skills in kerbside collections and facilities operations while upholding high safety and service standards.

You will need to obtain a heavy rigid licence and related heavy vehicle tickets, with training offered as part of the role. Remuneration includes base pay and loadings, plus superannuation and performance-based pay.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class C driver's licence and be willing to obtain a heavy rigid licence and other heavy vehicle tickets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with kerbside waste collection (rear loaders and side arm compactors).
• Support operations at Resource Recovery Facilities (gatehouse, small vehicle area, landfill, transfer stations).
• Provide professional customer service and work safely.

Skills

Class C license

Heavy vehicle licence

Job description

This casual role will give you the opportunity to work in a variety of different operational roles within the Blue Mountains City Council’s Resource Recovery & Waste Services. This will include being supported to develop skills and experience in kerbside waste collection (rear loaders and side arm compactors), and Resource Recovery Facilities (gatehouse operation, small vehicle area customer service, landfill and transfer station operations).

Council is looking for candidates that show enthusiasm for their work, a commitment to providing professional customer service and enjoy contributing to a team. You will be keen to learn a range of skills and take pride in carrying out your duties safely and to a high standard. You need a Class C drivers license and be willing to undertake further training to achieve to a heavy rigid licence and various heavy machine tickets.

Remuneration: base salary commencing at $32.25 gross per hour + 25% casual loading + 12% superannuation + performance payment 1% - 3.5% annual salary + annual award increase

For further information contact: Kevin Stewart on 0414 195 733.

Closing date: Sunday, 29 November 2026