Site Enablement Operator

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle City Council seeks a Site Enablement Operator for the Waste and Landfill Operations team, based at Summerhill Waste Management Centre. You will operate site machinery and support safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work 364 days a year, with a 38-hour week, contributing to high-quality customer service and efficient waste facility operations in Newcastle.

Qualifications

• Experience operating site plant and machinery at a waste/disposal facility.
• Based at Summerhill Waste Management Centre and operating 364 days of the year.
• Support safety, environmental licensing compliance, and develop operating procedures and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist with safe, efficient waste disposal, recycling and reuse facility operations.
• Support the coordinator to ensure safety and regulatory compliance and develop risk assessments.
• Engage in safety and operations training and provide in-field safety data.

Skills

Safety first

Customer service

Operational efficiency

Continuous improvement

Education

HR licence

Tools

Excavator

Dozer

Skidsteer loader

Front-end loader

Grader

Dump truck

Job description

This role is one of the main interaction points with our customers and is the ‘champion’ of safe, compliant, and efficient Landfill Operations.

Key responsibilities

• 38-hour working week with a 19-day month on offer
• As a member of our team, you won't just work for the city; you’ll co-create it.
• Through your work, you’ll have a behind the scenes pass to Newcastle's evolution as you shape our future as a liveable, inclusive city.
• Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.
• Life at City of Newcastle (CN) You’ll get to experience your work up close alongside the brilliant minds of your colleagues who care for one another and the region.

What you need

• Based at Summerhill Waste Management Centre and operating 364 days of the year, you’ll assist with and ensure the smooth, safe and efficient operation of the Waste Disposal, Recycling and Reuse Facility, drawing upon your proven experience in the operation of site plant and machinery including but not limited to excavator, dozer, skidsteer loader, front-end loader, grader, and dump truck.
• The role will see you supporting the assisting the coordinator in complying with all safety, site environmental licence as well as maintaining and developing operating procedures and risk assessments, seeing you also actively participate in all safety and operations related training and actively providing infield safety related data around safety incidents, safety hazards and safety non-compliance.
• City of Newcastle (CN) is seeking a dedicated and reliable Site Enablement Operator with an HR license to join our Waste and Landfill Operations team with a focus on safety, high-quality customer service outcomes and operational efficiency, including an emphasis on continuous improvement.