Closing date: 25/02/2026 10:30 PM E. Australia Standard Time Location: Roma Department: Planning, Building and Development Services Compensation: Fortnightly payment AUD $64,100.00 - $69,000.00 Employment type: Permanent, Full-Time Work Arrangement: On-site
To maintain Council’s waste facilities to the required service level standards by providing general labour support and the operation of various skilled mobile plant, including loader and compactor. You will be required to work effectively and efficiently within a team-based environment and respond to general enquires from community members as required.
About Maranoa Regional Council: Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one strong connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.
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Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?
* Multiple Permanent, Full-time Position (38 hours per week)
* Stream B Level 5 - 8 - $64,139.80 - $69,084.15per annum
* Maranoa locality allowance $72.00 per fortnight
* Work a 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.
* Access Long service leave after seven (7) years
* Five weeks of annual leave annually
* Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, twenty weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
* Three weeks sick leave annually
* Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
* Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
* Discounted Gym Memberships at PCYC and Snap Fitness
* Discounted Health Insurance through Bupa
About the position:
In this role, you will help maintain Council’s waste facilities to required service standards by providing general labour support and operating skilled mobile plant, including loaders and compactors. You’ll work as part of a team-based environment, ensuring facilities are safe, efficient, and well maintained. The position also involves interacting with community members, responding to general enquiries in a professional and helpful manner. Strong teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to service delivery are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Waste Compaction and Site Maintenance
* Regularly inspect landfill site to identify maintenance requirements
* Ensure waste is compacted and approved cover material is applied in accordance with Council’s Integrated Management System (IMMS)
* Identify and report contaminated waste and hazards to the Leading Hand and follow appropriate action in accordance with Council’s IMMS.
* Perform dust suppression activities as required
* Complete all required IMMS forms and checklists in a timely manner
* Contribute to onsite earthworks, waste cell construction and road and rubbish cell maintenance
* Safely work with unknown materials and handles hazardous waste and angular waste
Labour Support
* Provide manual collection and relocation of varied materials within the landfill site
* Perform litter collection and general tidying of waste facilities including boundary fencing
* Ensure compliance with Councils Policies, Procedures, Systems and processes as well as legislative requirements relevant to the position. Including but not limited to Workplace Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunities and Code of Conduct.
Plant Operations
* Safely operate Council’s plant as per the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and Council’s policies and procedures
* Undertake daily servicing and inspection of plant, equipment and machinery to ensure optimal capacity and efficiency levels and avoid unnecessary operational downtime
* Report any faults through Council’s fault reporting system in a timely manner
* Maintain plant records as per Council’s IMMS and plant management policies and procedures
* Utilise and maintain systems of plant, equipment, tools (hand and power) and personal protective equipment and clothing (PPE/C) in accordance with Council standards.
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the attached Position Description, which provides the detailed responsibilities and required skills, experience and qualifications.
How to Apply:
* Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position.
* Current resume (CV).
* Address the questions presented in the application form.
Additional Information
MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.
The preferred candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
For more information:
Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au
Telephone: 1300 007 662
Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace