Waste Plant Operator

Toowoomba Regional Council; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Rostered Day Off

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Superannuation up to 12.65%

On-call & weekend allowances

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a Waste Plant Operator to operate and maintain our Waste Management Facilities across the region. You will manage equipment for waste placement, compaction and transport while upholding safety and efficiency.

You’ll join a supportive team with a strong safety-first mindset and access benefits including a permanent full-time role, RDO monthly, generous leave loading and super, on-call/overtime/weekend allowances and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HR licence or be willing to obtain HC within 6 months.
• White Card and Chain of Responsibility Level 1, or willing to obtain.
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Experience operating at least one heavy equipment listed.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery for waste placement, compaction and transport.
• Ensure safe and efficient operations and maintain facilities.
• Support a team committed to best practice waste management.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

HR Licence

White Card

Chain of Responsibility Level 1

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Landfill Compactor

Dozer

Tracked Loader

Wheel Loader

Excavator

Job description

JOIN THE TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL - HELP DRIVE A GREENER FUTURE!

About the Role

As a Waste Plant Operator, you'll play a key part in operating and maintaining our Waste Management Facilities at various locations in our region. Your daily work will include:

• Operating machinery for waste placement, compaction, and transport
• Ensuring safe and efficient operations
• Supporting a team committed to best practice waste management

Why Work With Us?

We’re more than just waste management – we’re building a sustainable future for Toowoomba. At Toowoomba Regional Council, you’ll enjoy:

• Permanent full-time role – $1,540.67 per week (gross) inc over award payment
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every month
• Extra benefits – 17.5% annual leave loading, up to 12.65% super
• Allowances for on-call, overtime, and weekend work
• Supportive team culture with a strong safety-first approach
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

What You’ll Need

• A current HR licence (and willingness to get your HC within 6 months)
• A White Card and Chain of Responsibility Level 1 (or willing to obtain)
• A current First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain within 3 months)
• Experience with operating at least one of the following:
  • Landfill Compactor
  • Dozer
  • Tracked Loader
  • Wheel Loader
  • Excavator

For further information

Please contact Matthew Grace on (07) 4688 8*** within business hours.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11.59pm.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

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