- Help manage one of Council’s key landfill sites with care, safety, and integrity
- Salary $60,000 - $70,000 + 12% super + Award Allowances
- Enjoy variety, autonomy, and a tight-knit team supporting essential waste ops
Proudly Serving Tenterfield – Where Your Work Matters
Tenterfield Shire Council serves the historic and scenic region of Tenterfield in the New England area of NSW — known as the Birthplace of the Australian Nation. The Shire blends the best of country living with proximity to the beaches of Northern NSW and the lifestyle perks of the Queensland Granite Belt.
Council is built on ICARE values – Integrity, Community, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence – and fosters a workforce culture of excellence, safety, and community service.
With projects spanning waste, water, roads, and community facilities, your work here has real impact — every day.
For more information, visit: www.tenterfield.nsw.gov.au
Your Role in Keeping Tenterfield Clean, Compliant and Sustainable
Tenterfield Shire Council is seeking a hands-on, safety-focused Landfill Operator to join its Waste team. Based at Boonoo Boonoo Landfill, this role is key to the safe and efficient operation of one of the region’s most important disposal sites.
You’ll be responsible for daily operations on-site — from plant use and maintenance to gate control and site safety — all while ensuring full compliance with EPA regulations and Council policy.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives outdoors, operates plant confidently, and enjoys working autonomously in a structured, essential service role.
You’ll report to the Head Waste Disposal Officer and work closely with the broader Waste team.
Possession of a qualification in Waste Management would be highly regarded.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Safely operate and maintain excavators
- Supporting waste burial, compaction and cover procedures as per Council and EPA standards
- Performing site inspections, risk assessments, and reporting any hazards or equipment issues
- Managing gate and access control
- Ensuring safe disposal practices in waste management
- Conducting daily maintenance checks, plant records, and emergency procedures
- Apply best practices in WHS and environmental compliance
For the full position description, please click here
What You Bring to the Role
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- A current NSW HR driver’s licence
- Experience working in landfill or waste operations
- Experience operating plant such as excavators with associated competency
- The physical capacity to handle manual tasks and general labouring duties
- Basic computer literacy and ability to complete forms, safety reports, and records
- A commitment to workplace health and safety and environmental responsibility
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Desirable:
- First Aid Certificate
- Experience with a variety of heavy machinery and associated competencies
You are punctual, reliable, practical, and able to work both independently and as part of a small, dedicated team. You take pride in your work, value public service, and understand the importance of managing waste safely and efficiently in a regional context.
The Perks of Being Part of Our Team
You’ll enjoy:
- A secure, full-time position within Council
- Competitive salary $60,741 - $70,839 + 12% super + Applicable Award Allowances
- 15 days accumulative annual sick leave
- 4 weeks accumulative Annual Leave
- 9 Day Fortnight
- Further learning and development opportunities
- Access to onsite monthly counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to Health and Wellbeing programs
Make a Real Impact in a Role That Matters
If you're ready to take the next step in your civil or waste operations career — and want to be part of a team that values community service, safety, and sustainability — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help keep Tenterfield clean, safe, and thriving.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,741.00 – $70,839.00 per year
Work Location: In person