A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
The opportunity
Our Waste Services team have an chance available for a motivated and proactive individual to join their team at the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station.
Joining our team as a Waste Operator will see you working across a broad scope, not only providing positive customer service to our community, but also performing duties across operating plant, working on the floor, and assisting the weighbridge as required.
This role requires you to have experience in operating plant such as backhoes, forklifts and hold the relevant competencies.
The safety of our team and the community is paramount, so a demonstrated ability to work within all WHS requirements is essential.
Communication is key in this role, allowing you to be an effective team player and someone the community looks to for advice and assistance within the Waste Transfer Station.
This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 38 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement + ability to work over-time as desired
Base Salary Range: $69,241 to $74,396 pa based on 38 hours / week + 12% superannuation + adverse work allowance + $2,562 retention allowance
You will be working from the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station
We're all about putting the right people, in the right role!
Here's what we're looking for:
Demonstrated safe and effective operation of a frontend loader/backhoe to a 'self load' capability standard when required,



and appropriate WorkCover or equivalent accreditation
Demonstrated history of manual labouring experience and safe manual handling techniques
Demonstrated communication skills and experience working within a customer facing environment
This is life at PSC!
Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
Long service leave when you've been with us for just over 5 years
Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human
Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
Free parking on site
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We've partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.
Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care.
We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens.
May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together
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📌 Waste Operator (New South Wales)
🏢 Port Stephens Council
📍 New South Wales