Job Description

Awaba Waste Management Facility Operator

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Awaba Waste Management Facility Operator

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Permanent, full-time

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WORK OUTDOORS. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. BE PART OF SOMETHING THAT MATTERS.

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35 HOURS. 4 DAYS ON. 3 DAYS OFF.

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More time for life, while doing work that keeps our community moving.

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- Stable full time local government role with penalty rates, allowances and opportunities for ongoing training and development
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- Hands-on outdoor work with variety across plant operation, customer service, traffic management and resource recovery activities
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- Be part of a supportive team delivering essential environmental and waste services that directly benefit the local community
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LETS EXPLORE THE JOB

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Lake Macquarie City Council are looking for motivated and reliable people to join ourWaste Operations team at the Awaba Waste Management Facility.

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This is a practical, hands-on role where you will be outdoors, operating machinery, helping customers and working as part of a team to keep our waste facility running safely and efficiently.

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You will be doing work that has a direct impact on our community and environment, helping people dispose of waste responsibly, recover reusable materials and keep Lake Macquarie clean, safe and sustainable.

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We welcome people with experience in construction, labouring, transport, logistics, landscaping, agriculture, plant operation, customer service or other hands-on operational environments.

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If you're reliable, safety-focused, willing to learn and enjoy getting stuck into practical work, we'd love to hear from you.

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What You'll Be Doing

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Your days will be varied. You may be:

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- Assisting customers with waste disposal and recycling
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- Directing traffic and maintaining safe vehicle movements
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- Operating plant and equipment
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- Weighbridge and gatehouse operations
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- Sorting recyclable and reusable materials
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- Maintaining site safety and cleanliness
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- Working across different operational areas of the facility
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This is an active, hands-on role where you will be on your feet, working outdoors and around vehicles, machinery and members of the public. No day is the same.

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Read the position statementhereand learn more about this exciting opportunity.

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LETS HEAR ABOUT YOU

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We're looking for people who are reliable, practical and ready to get involved.

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You will take pride in doing a job well, understand the importance of working safely and be comfortable working around machinery, vehicles and members of the public.

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You'll also be a confident communicator who can provide friendly and professional customer service, even when the environment is busy.

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You can work independently, but you also enjoy being part of a team and are willing to pitch in wherever you're needed.

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Most importantly, you'll bring a positive attitude, willingness to learn and a genuine can-do approach.

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You will bring:

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- A current MR Driver Licence or willingness to obtain
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- Basic computer skills
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- Effective communication and customer service skills
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- A strong commitment to workplace safety
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- Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
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- Construction Induction Card (White Card) or willingness to obtain
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- Most of all you welcome any challenge with a positive work ethic and a 'can-do' attitude!
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Highly regarded but not essential:

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- HR Licence
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- Weighbridge or cash handling experience
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LETS REVEAL THE PERKS

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This position provides:

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- Competitive salary from $69,920 to $81,259 per year plus 12% superannuation
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- Rotating weekend roster opportunities with applicable penalty rates
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- Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
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- Plus, adverse working conditions and travel allowance
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- 35-hour working week with 4 days on, 3 days off roster
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- Permanent stable local government employment
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- Opportunities for training, licences and tickets
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- Supportive team environment
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- Work that contributes directly to the local community and environment
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CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

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We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

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We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce.

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We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community.

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We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability.

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We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

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LETS START

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- For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Reece Arday,Group Coordinator Waste Operations, on0432 730 ***or via ***********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
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- For enquiries about the recruitment processclick hereor please contact Georgina Green,Talent Attraction Partner, on02 4921 0***or via ***********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
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- Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!
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- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
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- Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
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📌 Awaba Waste Management Facility Operator (New South Wales)
🏢 Careers at Council
📍 New South Wales