Waste Operator (Weekday)

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council; Bungendore; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards & discounts

Job summary

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council invites applications for a full‑time Waste Operator based at Bungendore Waste Transfer Station. The role covers daily operations of waste facilities, collection, and illegal dumping responses, with training provided for plant operation and a strong focus on customer service.

You will interact with customers, handle fees and charges, and contribute to safe, efficient operations and positive environmental outcomes. A current C‑class licence is required.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience in frontline services in a complex operational environment.
• Has outstanding communication and customer service skills.
• Has an interest in waste management and the environment and is highly motivated to learn new skills.
• Possesses a current class ‘C’ driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the daily operations of Council’s waste facilities, waste collection and illegal dumping responses.
• Operate and maintain Council’s plant and equipment. Practical experience in plant operation is highly regarded but not essential. We will train you to become a competent operator.
• Facilitate financial transactions for fees and charges related to waste services.
• Interact with our customers and add value to the customer experience at our waste facilities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Driver's license

Job description

The Package:

$34.72 - $38.36 gross per hour + 12% super. (Evaluated as Grade 6 of the QPRC Salary System 2026) and Award increases of 4% in 2027-28 and 4% in 2028-2029.

Full-time position – 38 hours per week, with 9-day fortnight arrangements in place.

The Waste Branch is seeking motivated individuals to provide an essential service to our community through our waste facilities and ancillary services. Based at the Bungendore Waste Transfer Station, our Waste Operators deliver excellent customer service, provide safe and efficient operations and positive environmental outcomes.

In this role you will:

• Undertake the daily operations of Council’s waste facilities, waste collection and illegal dumping responses.
• Operate and maintain Council’s plant and equipment. Practical experience in plant operation is highly regarded but not essential. We will train you to become a competent operator.
• Facilitate financial transactions for fees and charges related to waste services.
• Interact with our customers and add value to the customer experience at our waste facilities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in frontline services in a complex operational environment
• Has outstanding communication and customer service skills.
• Has an interest in waste management and the environment and is highly motivated to learn new skills.
• Possesses a current class ‘C’ driver’s licence.

Working with us:

The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a rewarding role that contributes to a cleaner, safer and better-maintained community.

• Council’s new reward and recognition program that allows our staff to access discounts and cashback at 600+ major retailers – learn more about these benefits here.

If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:

Josh Hrynko

Coordinator, Waste Operations

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Closing date:

9:00am Monday 14 September 2026