Central Highlands Regional Council – Emerald QLD

3d ago , from Central Highlands Regional Council

Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Directorate: Communities
Award : Stream B, Level 5: $56.56 per hour inclusive of superannuation & allowances

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a highly motivated Resource Recovery Attendant to join their well-developed team providing exceptional customer service and waste management to the local community.This is a hands-on role where you will be required to undertake a range of labouring and maintenance duties at the Council’s waste facilities.

This is an opportunity to work a rotating roster which allows for fantastic work life balance.

In this busy role, your daily activities will include:

- Providing excellent customer service to the public
- Undertaking physical tasks for the operation and maintenance of the waste transfer facilities

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

- Minimum of Queensland C class driver’s license (and ability to obtain a HR class licence within 12 months of commencement)
- Commercial Operators Licence (or ability to obtain)
- General Construction Induction Card
- Statement of attainment/ticket for Front-End Loader and/or Integrated Tool Carrier (IT Loader)



(or ability to obtain)
- Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control (ACDC) accreditation (or ability to obtain)

Advantages Include:

- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and Development opportunities available

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

- Right to Work in Australia
- Medical Assessment
- Reference Checks

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Applications close: Monday 26th October 2026 at 5pm.

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📌 Resource Recovery Attendant (10486) (Emerald)
🏢 Central Highlands Regional Council
📍 Emerald