Posted by Port Stephens Council is inviting applications for a Waste Operator to join its Waste Services team at the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station in New South Wales, Australia.
This permanent, full-time position offers an annual base salary between AUD $69,241 and $74,396, together with superannuation, a retention allowance, an adverse work allowance, and additional employment benefits.
The successful candidate will perform a combination of waste facility operations, plant operation, manual labour, customer service, and weighbridge assistance.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Waste Operator
- Company: Port Stephens Council
- Location: Salamander Bay, New South Wales, Australia
- Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
- Salary: AUD $69,241 to $74,396 per year
- Working Hours: 38 hours per week
- Superannuation: 12%
- Additional Allowances: Adverse work allowance and $2,562 retention allowance
- Work Location: Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station
- Application Deadline: 15 November 2026
About the Employer
Port Stephens Council is a local government organisation responsible for services and facilities within the Port Stephens community.
Its Waste Services team manages waste-related operations and provides services to residents and other members of the community.
The council is seeking a motivated individual to contribute to operations at its Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station.
Job Description
The Waste Operator will carry out a range of duties associated with operating and maintaining activities at the waste transfer station.
The role combines customer-facing responsibilities with practical work involving plant equipment, waste facility operations, and weighbridge assistance.
The successful candidate must be capable of operating equipment such as backhoes and forklifts while maintaining safe working practices and providing helpful information to customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily operations at the waste transfer station.
- Operate plant and machinery as required.
- Work on the waste facility floor.
- Provide assistance with weighbridge operations.
- Deliver professional customer service to community members.
- Provide information and assistance to facility visitors.
- Operate equipment such as front-end loaders and backhoes.
- Follow workplace health and safety requirements.
- Apply safe manual handling techniques.
- Work effectively with other members of the Waste Services team.
- Support the efficient operation of the waste facility.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Certificate III in Waste Management.
- Demonstrated experience operating a front-end loader or backhoe.
- Ability to operate equipment to a self-loading capability standard when required.
- Appropriate WorkCover accreditation or equivalent.
- Previous manual labouring experience.
- Knowledge of safe manual handling techniques.
- Good communication skills.
- Experience working in a customer-facing environment.
- Ability to work safely and effectively as part of a team.
- Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
Salary and Benefits
Port Stephens Council offers a base annual salary between AUD $69,241 and $74,396 for the 38-hour working week.
The employment package also includes:
- 12% superannuation.
- Adverse work allowance.
- $2,562 retention allowance.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunity to work overtime.
- Generous leave entitlements.
- Leave in lieu.
- Long service leave after just over five years of employment.
- Paid parental leave.
- Confidential employee assistance programme.
- Health and wellbeing programme.
- Access to local gyms through the Workers Health Initiative.
- Discounted health insurance.
- Free on-site parking.
Who Should Apply?
This vacancy is suitable for qualified waste management workers, plant operators, machinery operators, and individuals with experience in manual labour and customer service.
Candidates should have the required waste management qualification and demonstrate safe operation of front-end loaders or backhoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the salary?
The advertised annual base salary ranges from AUD $69,241 to $74,396.
2. Where is the position located?
The position is based at the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station in New South Wales, Australia.
3. Is the position permanent?
Yes. It is a permanent, full-time position.
4. How many hours will the successful candidate work?
The position involves 38 working hours per week.
5. What qualifications are required?
Applicants must hold a Certificate III in Waste Management.
6. Is experience operating heavy machinery required?
Yes. Candidates must demonstrate safe and effective operation of a front-end loader or backhoe and possess appropriate accreditation.
7. What additional allowances are available?
The advertised package includes an adverse work allowance and a $2,562 retention allowance.
8. When is the application deadline?
Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience criteria should submit their application.
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