As a Waste Depot Operator, located at our Dunmore Waste Depot, you will play a crucial role in the operation and maintenance of our Dunmore Recycling and Waste Disposal Depot.

Your responsibilities will include managing the weighbridge and operating various heavy machinery to ensure the smooth running of our facility, adhering to all safety and environmental guidelines. You will operate a wide range of heavy plant, from loaders and compactors to excavators and dozers whilst also learning the weighbridge operations.

We are looking for candidates who are skilled, dedicated, and ready to jump into action. If you have the experience and drive to excel in this role, we want to hear from you!

About you:

The ideal candidate will possess a mix of technical skill, safety awareness, and excellent communication abilities. You should be capable of working both independently and as part of a team, with a strong commitment to upholding workplace standards.

- Proven experience operating heavy machinery such as loaders, excavators, and dozers.
- Current Class MR driver's license and a solid understanding of waste operations.
- Ability to Complete basic reports.
- Strong knowledge of WHS regulations and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

- Permanent full time, 38 hours per week with the opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight
- Commencing salary range from $64,867 - $71,619 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Plus 12% superannuation
- Plus Adverse Working Conditions Allowance - Level 2
- Plus benefits including novated leasing, retail discounts,



corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities
- Plus Annual Award Increases & Bi-annual bonus payments & weekly pay run
- Plus a range of local government benefits, including LSL after 5 years, one week 'My Leave', health & wellbeing initiatives as well as generous parental leave entitlements.

Please Note:

- You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment

For further information about the position, click here for the position description.

Contact: Kerry Penfold, Operations Coordinator on 0421 044 ***.

Closing date: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 11:30pm.

About us:

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 86,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving setting, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards,



and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.

Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.

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