Waste Management Operator – Tennant Creek

Full-Time – Permanent Position (38 hours per week)

Local Government is well known for our commitment to work-life balance, and here at Barkly Regional Council we are no different. With no traffic to contend with on your daily commute and reasonable work hours Monday to Friday along with 6 weeks annual leave you will have no excuse for not committing to work-life balance.

About Us:

The Barkly Regional Council is the second-largest Local Government by land mass in Australia. The estimated population of the Barkly Regional Council is 6,316 spread over 7 communities (2 regional towns and 5 remote communities). Employing 250 staff, of whom 67% are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we are committed to delivering services for residents of the region.

About the Barkly Region:

The Barkly Region covers more than 320,000 km2 stretching from the old Telegraph Station at Barrow Creek in the south to the historical droving township of Newcastle Waters in the north. Located approximately 1000km south of Darwin and 500km north of Alice Springs. Tennant Creek has a population of 3,252 and is the largest town in the region.

Living in the Barkly:

Learn about the local cultural at Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre, spend the day kayaking at Tingkkarli (Lake Mary Ann), or take a walk around the peculiar rock formations of Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) or use your leisure time from work and take a 4WD adventure into the Davenport Ranges. There is lots to discover in the Barkly Region. With some of the most beautiful landscapes in Australia and easy access to several of Australia’s tourism icons.

It’s safe to say your life will be a breeze whilst living in the Barkly.

About Tennant Creek:

Tennant Creek is the main service hub for the Barkly Region and a key regional centre in the Northern Territory, located on the Stuart Highway between Alice Springs and Darwin.

Tennant

Creek is approximately 500 km north of Alice Springs, the nearest major regional centre, and around 1,000 km south of Darwin. It provides essential services, employment,



and infrastructure for surrounding remote communities across a vast and remote region. The town has a strong Aboriginal cultural presence and is home to the Warumungu people, with deep cultural connections, ongoing traditions, and a strong sense of community identity.

Tennant

Creek offers a balanced outback lifestyle, combining open natural landscapes with essential town services and a range of community, sporting, and cultural activities.

Facilities:

Tennant Creek has a well-stocked IGA, specialist retail outlets, hardware and auto stores, cafés, pubs, clubs, a 20-bed public hospital, private medical centre, primary and secondary schools, childcare and early learning facilities, sporting facilities, a Youth Centre, and regular flights to Alice Springs and Darwin.

About the Role:

Barkly Regional Council is seeking a Waste Management Operator in Tennant Creek. As the Waste Management Operator, you will be responsible for waste collection, landfill operations, and community education activities across Tennant Creek. You’ll work in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with Council policies and environmental standards, while promoting safe and responsible waste management practices.

While based in Tennant Creek, some regional travel and occasional overnight stays may be required to support team coverage and training.

The Essentials:

- Demonstrated experience in Waste Management, Landfill Operations, Civil Construction, Municipal Services, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience operating plant and equipment, including loaders, compactors, or similar machinery.
- Operators Competency or Statement of Attainment.
- Reliable with the ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise workload,



problem-solve and manage work tasks as required.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation, practices, and risk management principles.
- CPCWHS1001 Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card).
- Northern Territory Driver Licence Heavy Rigid (HR).

About You:

- You are a reliable and proactive team player with experience in waste management, committed to secure and environmentally responsible work.
- You have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to operate plant and machinery safely in outdoor environments.
- You are respectful, adaptable, and willing to work in a remote setting, with a focus on delivering excellent service to the community.

The Finer Details:

- Full-Time – Permanent position paying an annual salary of $69,616.15 above award and EA rates – Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024.
- 12% superannuation.
- Six (6) weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
- Recognition rewards, including Years of Service awards.
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Why work with Local Gov? | Barkly Regional Council No Employer-Provided Housing: The employee will be responsible for finding, renting, and paying for their own accommodation.

Interviews may be scheduled before the closing date and as applications are received.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone.

Any application from outside of Australia that does not clearly show that the applicant has full Australian working rights will be automatically rejected.

To apply for your new adventure, submit an Expression of Interest covering the Essential Criteria along with your up-to-date Resume to [email protected].

You should receive a delivery receipt, if you don't, please resend, as it is your responsibility to ensure we receive your application.

For further information contact Peter Campbell on [0428 678 889](tel:0428 678 889).

Applications Close 5:00 pm, Tuesday, 24 November 2026.

📌 Waste Management Operator (Tennant Creek)
🏢 Barkly Regional Council
📍 Tennant Creek