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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 as deposited in 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

We are seeking someone who has:

• 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
• Nationally accredited certificate or competency for Self-Propelled Compactor
• 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. 

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Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 4 January 2026

Contact: Malcolm Massey, Overseer Waste Management - 0436 609 412

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.

*Recruitment for roles advertised over the holiday period may be delayed by 1-2 weeks due to staff on leave and facility closures. Our recruitment team will respond to any queries as soon as possible.