Bathurst Regional Council is currently looking for a suitably qualified and experienced person to join the team at Council's Waste Management Centre in the critical role of Waste Management Centre Operator (WMC Operator).

As the WMC Operator, you will be responsible for effectively compacting and covering waste material at the tip face using Council's compactor and front-end loader. You will be required to operate various items of plant in a manner appropriate to the EPA licence conditions and in accordance with WHS requirements, relevant codes and legislation. You will work across Rural Transfer Stations as well as the Waste Management Centre Transfer Station. Ideally, the successful candidates will have experience in driving and operating multi-lift trucks with trailer and skid steer loader.

Key Requirements

- Current NSW Class HR Driver's Licence
- Proven experience and certification of competency to operate front-end loaders and skid steer loader
- Proven experience in the operation of multi-lift trucks
- Working knowledge of WHS procedures including General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Willingness to work weekends and public holidays as required (penalty rates will apply)

What We Can Offer

- Work/Life Balanceenjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset
- Generous Leave Entitlementsto support your personal and family needs
- Fitness Passportto Stay active and healthy




- Training & Developmentto expand your skills
- Employee Assistance Programfor confidential support services

This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

Want To Know More?

Salary: $1,190.10 to $1,250.24 per week + adverse working conditions allowance of $50.43 per week + weekend and public holiday penalty rates (when applicable) + 12% superannuation

Position Status: Permanent - Full Time

Hours of work: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an RDO every third week

Application closing date: Sunday, 16 August 2026, 11:30 pm

Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Prospect 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.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

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