Waste Operations and Plant Operator

Glenorchy City Council; Hobart; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular rostered day off every Fortnig

15% Superannuation

annual salary increases

training and career development

employee wellbeing initiatives (EAP)

Employer of Choice culture

commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Glenorchy City Council is seeking a Waste Operations and Plant Operator to support safe, efficient waste services in our community. You may operate litter collection vehicles, landfill plant, collect waste and litter, support resource recovery and maintain kerbside bins.

Responsibilities include operating equipment safely, transporting waste, assisting customers, sorting recyclables and keeping precise records.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating machinery and equipment relevant to waste operations.
• Ability to perform physical duties and manual handling safely.
• Good time management, initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal communication and customer service abilities.
• Sound understanding of work health and safety requirements for heavy plant and outdoor work.
• Ability to work cooperatively across multiple waste operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant, machinery, vehicles safely in waste operations.
• Collect and transport waste from Council facilities and public spaces.
• Support landfill and resource recovery operations.
• Assist customers and direct traffic within operational areas.
• Sort and manage reusable and recyclable materials.
• Deliver, repair and maintain kerbside bins.
• Maintain accurate operational records.
• Contribute to a safe, clean and well-organised workplace.

Skills

Machinery operation

Waste operations

Safety awareness

Verbal communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

WH&S knowledge

Job description

Are you a practical, safety-focused operator who enjoys varied outdoor work and contributing to essential community services?

Glenorchy City Council is seeking a Waste Operations and Plant Operator to support the safe and efficient delivery of Council’s waste services.

This varied role may involve operating litter collection vehicles, landfill plant and machinery, collecting waste and litter, supporting resource recovery activities, and delivering and maintaining kerbside bins.

The role:

• Operate plant, machinery, vehicles and associated equipment safely.
• Collect and transport waste from Council facilities and public spaces.
• Support landfill and resource recovery operations.
• Assist customers and direct traffic within operational areas.
• Sort and manage reusable and recyclable materials.
• Deliver, repair and maintain kerbside waste, recycling and FOGO bins.
• Maintain accurate operational records.
• Contribute to a safe, clean and well-organised workplace.

The Jackson Street Waste Management Centre operates seven days a week, so applicants must be available to work weekends and public holidays. Applicable penalty or overtime rates will be paid in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

About you:

• Demonstrated competence in operating machinery and equipment.
• Experience in waste, landfill, resource recovery or comparable operations.
• The ability to safely undertake physical and manual duties.
• Good time management, initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal communication and customer service skills.
• A sound understanding of work health and safety requirements relevant to heavy plant and outdoor operational work.
• The ability to work cooperatively across a range of waste operations.

A current unrestricted Medium Rigid driver licence or higher, or the ability to obtain one, is required. Previous waste collection, landfill or litter experience are desirable.

Position Details -

Full time: 76 hours per fortnight, with a fortnightly RDO. Plus additional weekend work - rotating roster.

What’s in it for you:

• Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice, providing a great work culture and a solid commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Enjoy a regular rostered day off every fortnight (full‑time roles only)
• 15% Superannuation
• annual salary increases
• a motivated team that supports each other, values innovation, celebrates its success and has a bit of fun along the way
• ongoing training and career development
• access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP

For further information on this position, contact Mel Young, Coordinator Waste Services on [phone].

Our Commitment to Community:

Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here .

Pre-employment checks including a national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.

Applications close at 10pm on Sunday, 1 November 2026