Central Highlands Regional Council - Emerald QLD

Work Type:

Maximum Term Full Time - 24 Months

Directorate:

Communities

Award & Salary:

In accordance with relevant industrial agreements, including the applicable Award, Order or Certified Agreement

Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) is seeking a motivated, reliable, and eager-to-learn trainee to join our Resource Recovery team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain full-time, paid work while working towards a Certificate III in Waste Management.

As a trainee, you'll support the day-to-day operations of CHRC's Resource Recovery facilities, including landfill services and customer support. You'll assist with machine operation, site maintenance, waste management activities, and general landfill operations, while delivering high-quality service to the community. This hands-on experience, combined with formal training, will provide you with the skills and knowledge to build a rewarding career in waste management and environmental services.

What you'll bring

A positive attitude and a genuine desire to learn

A reliable approach to teamwork, with a focus on safety and following instructions

A solid commitment to workplace health and safety

The ability to work in a hands-on outdoor environment in varying weather conditions

Basic computer literacy to support training and on-the-job tasks

Good communication and customer service skills

An interest in waste management, recycling, resource recovery, and environmental sustainability

Commitment to completing a Certificate III in Waste Management

A current minimum Queensland C Class Provisional Driver's Licence





A General Construction Induction Card (White Card), or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement

What you'll be doing

Assisting with the day-to-day operation of CHRC's resource recovery and landfill facilities

Providing customer service and assisting members of the public using waste facilities

Learning to operate plant and equipment under supervision

Supporting site maintenance and housekeeping activities

Assisting with waste disposal, recycling, and resource recovery processes

Monitoring site safety and environmental compliance requirements

Why work with CHRC?

At Central Highlands Regional Council we're committed to creating opportunities for the next generation of skilled workers. As the winner of the 2022 and 2024 Regional Queensland Training Awards - Large Employer of the Year, as well as producing the 2022 Apprentice of the Year and 2023 Equity Student of the Year, we have a proven track record of supporting apprentices and trainees to achieve their career goals.

At CHRC, there's a rewarding path and an incredible future waiting for you. Through hands-on experience, structured training, and supportive mentoring, you'll have the opportunity to develop valuable skills, gain a nationally recognised qualification,



and build a rewarding career close to home.

We also offer great benefits including:

Five weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Fortnightly RDO's

Full uniform allocation

Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport member benefits

To be eligible for this traineeship, you must:

Be at least 17 years of age and no longer at school

Meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship

Not hold a qualification equal to or higher than the traineeship qualification in the same field

Where trainee positions are funded through government initiatives, they may be subject to additional eligibility requirements. We strongly encourage applications from the following groups:

Young people (aged 15-24 years, including those in and transitioned from out-of-home care)

Long-term unemployed job seekers

Mature-age job seekers (aged 45 years or older)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Migrants and refugees

People with disability

Displaced workers

Women re-entering the workforce

Veterans and ex-service personnel and their families

Applicants selected to progress will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Pre-employment checks for this role include:

Right to Work in Australia

Medical Assessment

Reference Checks

Licence Checks (if applicable)

Funding Eligibility Checks

Whoever you are, there's a place for you here.

Applications close: Monday 19th October 2026 at 8am.

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📌 Waste Management Trainee (Emerald)
🏢 Central Highlands Regional Council
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