Waste Services Operator

City Of Monash; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leaders and wellbeing

Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

City of Monash is seeking a hands-on Waste Services team member in Sustainable Monash, based in Notting Hill. The role rotates between operating a front‑end loader, forklift and material handler while delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining a tidy yard.

Responsibilities include possible rubbish collection and hook truck operations. Applicants should hold required licences and pass pre-employment checks; the role is permanent full-time with salary starting at AUD 71,774 plus super

Qualifications

• Medium-rigid licence required
• Heavy-rigid licence preferred
• High risk work licence required
• Front end loader ticket held
• Excavator ticket held
• Satisfactory National Police Check; and other pre-employment checks may be required depending on role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate front‑end loader, forklift and material handler in a hands‑on role
• Deliver excellent customer service in the yard
• Keep the yard clean and tidy and presentable
• Possibly collect dumped rubbish and operate a hook truck

Skills

Forklift operation

Front end loader operation

Excavator operation

Waste operation experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Medium-rigid licence

Heavy-rigid licence

High risk work licence

Front end loader ticket

Excavator ticket

National Police Check

Job description

• Salary starting at $71,774 + Superannuation + RDO + Overtime + industry training + allowances
• Based in Notting Hill

Join our Waste Services team within Sustainable Monash, reporting to the Team Leader Recycling and Waste Centre. You'll be part of a broader team that also includes Waste Customer Experience and Asset Cleansing.

About the Position

• Permanent Full time position
• Salary starting at $71,774 + Superannuation + RDO + Overtime + industry training + allowances
• Based in Notting Hill
• Applications close 15 November 2026

In this hands‑on role, you'll rotate between operating a front-end loader, forklift and material handler, delivering excellent customer service and keeping the yard clean and tidy. You'll take pride in your work and the presentation of the centre, with duties that may also include collecting dumped rubbish and operating a hook truck.

Skills and Experience

• Operating forklift, excavator, front end loader
• Waste operational experience preferred
• Excellent customer service
• Working in a team environment

Requirements

• Medium-rigid licence
• Heavy-rigid licence preferred
• High risk work licence
• Front end loader ticket
• Excavator ticket
• Satisfactory National Police Check; and
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well‑being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Equal Opportunity

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [e-mail]

We are committed to being a child safe organisation where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We foster a safe, inclusive community for all children and young people, with zero tolerance for child-related harm.