Waste Services Operator

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

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

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

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11:55pm. We may commence shortlisting and close applications prior to the closing date, so we encourage interested candidates to apply early.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Theo Kirizakis on 0409 760 175 or at ***email_hidden***

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 [email protected]

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.

Position Description - Waste Services Operator 2026.pdf