Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a
Resource Recovery Site Officer
to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.
Reporting to the Site Supervisor, Lithgow Solid Waste Facility, you will be responsible for undertaking customer service, load inspection, resource recovery and landfilling activities at Lithgow Solid Waste Facility and Resource Recovery Centre.
Work within and contribute to a multi-skilled team that promotes council's service image by providing courteous, responsive and effective customer service.
The position holder will operate site plant and equipment to provide an effective landfill and resource recovery service to the community.
Lithgow Solid Waste Facility, and Resource Recovery Centre operate 7 days per week, the preferred applicant will be required to work weekends.
More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):
Screen customers and loads to ensure only authorised waste delivered to site and customers are charged at the appropriate rate
Direct traffic to appropriate areas of the site dependent on load type
Identify asbestos containing materials through visual inspection or testing supplied equipment
Assist with separation of recoverable materials and ensure separated materials are managed in a safe and effective manner
Site housekeeping including litter collection and keeping resource recovery areas tidy
Operate site plant and equipment within competency/licensing level, and undertake minor maintenance and care of plant and equipment
Undertake relief work where required at the landfill and gatehouse, and other Council waste sites including Portland Solid Waste Facility
Provide efficient and effective customer service




Open and/or close the site as necessary
About you
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
Experience in the delivery of quality customer service to internal and external customers
Experience in waste and resource recovery facility operations or similar
Class C Drivers Licence
Sound communication skills
Demonstrated understanding of Work Health & Safety and Risk Management Responsibilities
Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer applications
Willingness to undertake additional training
Demonstrated commitment to honesty and integrity
Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
Sense of civic pride/environmental responsibility
In addition, an ideal candidate would have
Competency in the operation of heavy plant including waste compactor, track loader, wheeled loader, excavator or similar
Class HR drivers licence
Understanding of environmental issues and the role that a waste facility holds within the community.
First Aid Certificate
Salary andBenefits
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in yourcareer, this is the role for you.
Between $ 1,****** and $ 1,****** per week, commensurate withyour skills, qualifications and experience.Weekend penalties are additional.




Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight
Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Lithgow City Council
The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains.
The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.
The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains.
In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds.
These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areasoffer atruly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.
Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of theenvironment, community and economy for present and future generations.
The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working setting to deliver on the aspirations of our community.
For further details on Council's values, please visit
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