Join a team that helps keep our community clean, safe and sustainable. As a Plant Operator
- Collections, you'll undertake waste collection, landfill and gatehouse operations, operate a range of plant and machinery, and provide quality service to customers while supporting the day-to-day delivery of Council's waste services. YOUR WORKING WORKPLACE (for eligible employees)
• Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives
• Generous paid parental leave arrangements for both parents
• Access to long service leave after 5 years of employment
• Access to 1 week MyLeave per year, to be utilised for any purpose
• Access to 2 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• Salary packaging options available including novated leasing
• Work an open spread of hours on a 9-day fortnight, including weekend work as rostered, based on a 76-hour working fortnight
• Work a 9-day fortnight (5:00am
- 2:00pm), based on a 38-hour working week. Some penalty rates may apply to this position, and more information can be provided by the below contact
• A weekly salary between $1,238 – $1,393 dependent upon skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation. Some penalty rates may apply to this position (more information can be provided by the below contact) YOUR CAREER
• Access to e-learning platforms
• Opportunities for secondments and higher-grade duties arrangements




• Mentoring and coaching programs
• Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program
• Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans
• A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals YOUR WELLBEING
• Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family
• Staff fitness initiatives
• A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions
• A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
• Free vaccinations and health checks
• A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year The contact officer for this position is Jaser Abu-Khousah, Collections Supervsior on (02) 4823 4858. Applications close Tuesday, 3rd November 2026 at 5:00pm. This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia. Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

📌 Plant Operator (Goulburn)
🏢 Goulburn Mulwaree Council
📍 Goulburn