Waste Facility Attendant/Relief Waste Collection Operator

Applications are invited for the full-time position of Waste Facility Attendant/Relief Waste Collection Operator based in Cootamundra.

This position is for active participation in all landfill operations to ensure activities are conducted in accordance with EPA requirements, landfill licence conditions, and waste minimisation guidelines.

Operate waste collection equipment and plant to deliver waste collection and recycling services as directed by the Supervisor.Key responsibilities include:

• Ensures waste collection plant is operated effectively and efficiently to achieve Council’s goals and objectives.
• Ensures plant and equipment is maintained and operated in a safe manner following safe work method statements and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Ensures plant is correctly and securely loaded to weight and safety limits and operated according to road regulations.
• Understand and comply with Councils Waste collection plans and waste management policies and procedures.
• Ensuring the landfill operational outcomes are achieved within specified environmental and regulatory guidelines.
• Undertake tasks within the work areas of the weighbridge, transfer station, storage, and processing areas as required
• Participate in the processing of materials like compost, green-waste, concrete, etc.

Benefits

• Salary range of $1.237.71 – $1,448.11 gross per week
• 12% super guarantee levy payable by Council
• 9 day fortnight working arrangement.

Further information and a Position Description is available by contacting Council on 1300 459 689 or Council’s website www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au.

NOTE: Applicants must adequately address the essential criteria contained in the Position Description and include an up-to-date resume and copies of relevant licences and qualifications. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

Applications, addressed to the Interim General Manager should be submitted by 5.00 pm on Friday 18 September 2026 by post to Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, PO Box 420, Cootamundra NSW 2590, delivered to Council’s offices at Cootamundra or Gundagai or by email to [email protected]

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