WASTE MANAGEMENT OPERATOR

Best suited for: Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens, Subclass 485/491/191 visa holders seeking meaningful, local government career exposure in a fast-paced regional New South Wales setting.

About This Opportunity

Stepping into a civil operations and environmental infrastructure pathway within local government offers an exceptional environment for skilled plant operators to secure high-impact municipal tenure in Australia. Based in the historic and scenic Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, this frontline waste management vacancy provides a powerful platform to command heavy earthmoving machinery, champion resource recovery targets, and maintain statutory environmental compliance codes. It represents an ideal placement for a heavy-rigid driver or plant specialist looking to build long-term public sector prestige while establishing a balanced lifestyle in a booming regional hub.

Job Summary

Bathurst Regional Council is seeking a qualified, proactive, and safety-focused Waste Management Centre Operator to join their civil infrastructure division. Based across the Council's main Waste Management Centre, Rural Transfer Stations, and localized collection hubs, this permanent, full-time position is critical to executing daily disposal workflows. The successful candidate will be responsible for effectively compacting and covering waste materials at the tip face using a specialized landfill compactor and front-end loader, operating diverse commercial transport fleet setups, and ensuring site actions comply fully with NSW EPA licence standards and WHS laws.

• Employer Name: Bathurst Regional Council
• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Desirable Education Level: Valid Heavy Rigid (HR) operating tier alongside current certified verification of competency for earthmoving machinery
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Employment Location: 158 Russell Street, Bathurst NSW 2795, Australia (with multi-site roster deployment across regional transfer hubs)
• Estimated Salary: AUD $1,190.10 – $1,250.24 per Week (Plus a specialized adverse working allowance of $50.43/week, penalty rates, and 12% superannuation)
• Application Deadline: 05 July 2026

Who This Role May Suit

• Experienced earthmoving plant operators, heavy transport drivers, or industrial landfill crew members eager to transition their technical skills into a highly stable municipal framework.
• Onshore temporary visa holders (Subclasses 485, 491, or 191) focused on establishing a verified, long-term civil operations or environmental services career path within regional New South Wales.
• Safety-conscious field operators who possess a strong aptitude for customer service and enjoy working dynamically across outdoor site setups.
• Onshore applicants possessing immediate, unrestricted, and fully valid legal authorization to operate within the domestic Australian labor sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute high-efficiency compaction and covering processes for incoming waste materials at the tip face utilizing landfill compactors and front-end loaders.
• Operate specialized site machinery, front-end loaders, skid steer loaders, and multi-lift trucks with trailer attachments safely.
• Monitor all waste handling procedures dynamically to ensure full, continuous alignment with statutory NSW EPA licence regulations.
• Manage rural transfer stations and site collection layout points to ensure structured, accessible, and hazard-free drop-off fields.
• Provide professional, clear customer service guidance to public users, enforcing waste minimization and proper resource recovery separation.
• Conduct daily plant pre-start checks, maintain precise logbooks, and report operational risks instantly to the Waste Management Coordinator.

Skills & Requirements

• Must hold a current, valid New South Wales Class HR (Heavy Rigid) Driver’s License or an approved domestic equivalent.
• Proven field experience backed by official, current tickets or certifications of competency to operate front-end loaders and skid steer loaders.
• Demonstrated expertise managing heavy-duty transport setups, specifically multi-lift trucks and trailer integrations.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) protocols on hazardous sites, including a valid General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Absolute flexibility and willingness to participate in rostered weekend and public holiday shifts to maintain public services.

Benefits

• Highly competitive weekly base pay scale boosted by a dedicated $50.43 weekly adverse conditions allowance and applicable weekend penalty rates.
• Outstanding lifestyle-balanced full-time layout (38 hours per week) featuring a structured rotating template and a rostered day off (RDO) every three weeks.
• Generous municipal leave entitlements explicitly structured to support your personal, wellness, and family needs perfectly.
• Extensive access to employer-sponsored professional development, machinery cross-skilling tracks, and civil certifications.
• Corporate access to the Fitness Passport program, empowering staff and their families to maintain healthy, active lifestyle choices.
• Comprehensive mental health support via the Council's confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) networks.

Important Applicant Information

• Applicants must hold unrestricted, legal working rights within Australia at the absolute time of applying.
• Selected candidates must undergo a mandatory pre-employment medical assessment process, featuring functional, audio, and drug/alcohol screening.
• Workplace Safety Note: This frontline operational role involves constant exposure to hazardous waste materials, continuous heavy plant operations, and active outdoor labor in adverse climates.
• Please note: The employer indicated that onshore or offshore sponsorship not available for this vacancy.

Required Application Documents:

• A detailed, current professional resume clearly outlining your machinery tickets, HR driving history, civil experience, and active references.
• A targeted cover letter or response to the online screening queries explicitly detailing your history operating loaders/skid steers and managing hazardous sites.

Eligible applicants include:

• Australian citizens
• Permanent Residents (PR)
• New Zealand citizens
• Subclass 485 / 491 / 191 visa holders
• Any onshore temporary residents with legal, active Australian work rights.

About The Employer

Bathurst Regional Council is one of the Central Tablelands' largest employers, managing a workforce of over 400 staff across a vast range of civil, corporate, and community services. The organization pridefully fosters an inclusive, safe, and progressive work environment, utilizing modern assets to deliver stellar community infrastructure while preserving the rich historical heritage and vibrant lifestyle appeal of Australia's oldest inland settlement.

Applicant Safety Reminder

• You must possess valid work rights to be employed in Australia.
• Never send funds to secure an interview or a job offer.
• Do not share banking or credit card details to anyone.
• Always cross-check employer credentials before accepting any job proposal.

Original Source: Bathurst Regional Council - Waste Management Centre Operator Vacancy