Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of service, support and maintenance in the operation of Council's waste and resource recovery facilities in line with Council's Delivery and Operational Plans.
Key Accountabilities
* Supervise, provide guidance and oversight of landfill operators work to ensure tasks are completed safely and effectively in accordance with Council's operational plans and best practice guidelines.
* Mentor landfill operators through on-the-job training and procedural support to build operations competence.
* Operate and maintain plant to complete routine waste management tasks, in compliance with Environment Protection Authority (EPA) standards.
* Organise accurate screening and sorting of incoming waste to reduce landfill quantities and ensure that materials are deposited in the correct locations such as recyclables, inert waste, asbestos, etc.
* Monitor EPA compliance and initiate remedial actions, if necessary, in consultation with the Assistant Overseer or Overseer.
* Maintain accurate records of incoming waste and outgoing recyclable and reusable material, support gatehouse operations, receipt of monies and daily balancing of financial transactions.
* Promote a safety-first culture within the team by ensuring adherence to Council's safety policies & procedures and report any infringement to senior staff when necessary.
* Support continuous improvement of quality control procedures to ensure landfill operation and plant and equipment comply with legislative regulations and safety requirements.
About You
We are looking for a motivated individual with a positive attitude and a safety-first focus. Someone who has:
* The ability to support and guide other operators, building competence and confidence.
* Good communication skills.
* The ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
* Flexibility to work between Nammoona in Casino and the Transfer Station in Evans Head, as needed.
Qualifications
* Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
* Current Class HR Driver Licence
* Nationally accredited certificate of competency for LL – Front End Loader
* Nationally accredited certificate of competency for LE – Excavator
* Nationally accredited certificate for Work Near Overhead Powerlines
* SafeWork High Risk Licence for LF – Forklift
About the Role
Full time: 76-hour fortnight
Salary: Range from $61,885 to $71,167 pa + 12% super
This role may attract penalty rates if weekend and public holiday shifts are worked, in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 28 December 2025
Contact
Malcolm Massey, Overseer Waste Management - ***
NOTE
As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.
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