Mount Isa City Council provides employment for approximately 200 employees in a variety of full time, part time, contractual and casual positions.

These positions cover the full scope of Council operations from administration, financial, professional and technical roles to operational positions within the various sections.

About the role

This position works as part of the Waste Services team to support the safe, effective and environmentally responsible operation of Council's waste management facilities.

Operate plant, equipment and vehicles, undertake labouring and maintenance duties, and provide operational support across Council's waste management facilities as required.

Please read the Position Description for further information on the role.

Applicants will be reviewed throughout the advertisement period.

Skills and experience

- Current Class HR Driver Licence (inclusive of manual “C” class) driver’s licence.
- Current tickets/certificates/RII competencies in in grader, dozer, loader, roller, integrated tool carrier, water cart, tip truck and compactor.
- Nationally accredited certificate of competency for LE – Excavator
- SafeWork High Risk Licence for LF – Forklift – desired.
- Working knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements and the ability to safely undertake manual labouring duties.
- Sound understanding of pre-start inspections and the ability to undertake basic servicing and preventative maintenance of plant and equipment.
- Sound literacy and numeracy skills necessary to maintain servicing records and completion of timesheets and other relevant documentation; and
- Ability to operate as an effective team member and contribute to the achievement of team objectives.




- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and undertake the physical demands of the position.
- Ability to provide qualified customer service and operational support across Council's waste management facilities as required.

What's in it for you?

When joining Mount Isa City Council, you are provided with pathways and opportunities to grow and achieve your potential.

- Employee Assistance Program
- free Immunisation Program
- sporting reimbursement opportunities
- 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to part-time employees, not applicable to casual employment)

Please note that:

- Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including
- criminal history checks, pre-employment medical etc.
- Mount Isa City Council is an Equal Employment Chance employer. Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
- Applicants must be eligible to live and work within Australia.
- We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and
- promote human rights and diversity.
- All workers of Council are responsible for the wellbeing, physical, emotional and cultural safety of
- the children and young people who receive our services.
- All workers are expected to act in accordance with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024, including
- the Child Safe Standards and Universal Principle in their physical and online interactions with
- children and young people, including outside the course of their work for the Council.
- All workers are subject to the Reportable Conduct Scheme and its obligations as per the Child Safe
- Organisations Act 2024. Learn more about our commitment to being a Child Safe Organisation on

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📌 Waste Management Operator (Mount Isa)
🏢 Mount Isa City Council
📍 Mount Isa