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Landfill & Plant Operator
Waste Services
Full Time Position (9 Day fortnight)
Job Number: R2618
Applications Close: 4pm Thursday 24 April 2025
Join our Waste Services Team to support safe and efficient landfill operations, including waste management, bin deliveries, litter collection, and transfer station duties!
About The Opportunity
Play a vital role in the safe and efficient operation of Council landfills! This dynamic position involves a variety of responsibilities, including operating plant and equipment in compliance with waste management legislation and procedures. Flexibility is key, as you'll take on diverse tasks such as:
Transfer Station and Weighbridge Attendant duties
Litter collection and bin deliveries
Rural Transfer Station operations
If you're adaptable, reliable, and eager to contribute to effective waste management, we’d love to hear from you!
What You Will Bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:
* Current Driver’s Licence endorsed HR truck (National).
* Hold or willing to obtain an Excavator, Front End Loader and Compactor Certificate of Competency within twelve months.
* Knowledge of landfill and transfer station operations including the use of landfill plant and equipment.
* Knowledge of OH&S practices and principles associated with landfill and transfer station operations.
* Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain one prior to employment.
Salary and Conditions
The position is classified within Band 3 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $84,542 to $89,591 per annum inclusive of Waste LAWA Provisions, industry allowance, maintenance allowance plus statutory superannuation.
This is required to work five (5) public holidays per year, and twelve (12) weekends a year.
Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:
* Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
* Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
* Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
* Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
* Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
* Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
* Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
* Active Social Clubs
Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.
We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.
Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.
Applying for this position
All Applications Must Include
* A completed Job Application Form
* A resume
* A covering letter
Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered
Submit your application
By email to:
All emailed applications will be acknowledged.
In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura
By Mail To
Chief Executive Officer
Mildura Rural City Council
PO Box 105
MILDURA VIC 3502
More information
Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197
Email
* Reference NumberR2618
* Job TypeFull Time Position (9-day fortnight)
* PackageBand 3 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $84,542 to $89,591 per annum inclusive of Waste LAWA Provisions, industry allowance, maintenance allowance plus statutory superannuation.
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