Lake Macquarie City Council

Awaba Waste Management Facility Operator

Awaba Waste Management Facility Operator

Permanent, full-time

Work Outdoors. Stay Active. Build Your Skills. Make a Difference to Your Community.

• Stable full-time local government role with penalty rates, allowances and opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Hands-on outdoor work with variety across plant operation, customer service, traffic management and resource recovery activities
• Be part of a supportive team delivering essential environmental and waste services that directly benefit the local community

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking motivated and reliable people to join our Waste Operations team at the Awaba Waste Management Facility.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical outdoor work, operating machinery, working with people, and being part of an essential community service that helps keep Lake Macquarie clean, safe and sustainable.

Whether you already have waste industry experience or come from construction, labouring, transport, landscaping, logistics, customer service or plant operation backgrounds, we would love to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Waste Management Facility Operator, you’ll play an important role in the day-to-day operation of the facility. Your work may include:

• Assisting customers with waste disposal and recycling
• Directing traffic and maintaining safe vehicle movements
• Operating plant and equipment
• Weighbridge and gatehouse operations
• Sorting recyclable and reusable materials
• Maintaining site safety and cleanliness
• Working across different operational areas of the facility

This is a varied, active role where teamwork, safety and customer service are highly valued.

Read the position statementhereand learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for motivated and reliable people who enjoy hands-on outdoor work and take pride in contributing to a safe and efficient operation. You will have a strong commitment to workplace safety and the ability to remain aware of your surroundings while working around machinery, vehicles and members of the public.

You will be a confident communicator who can provide helpful and professional customer service to a wide range of people. You enjoy working as part of a team but are also capable of working independently and using initiative to complete tasks and support daily site operations.

Most importantly, you will bring a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and the flexibility to adapt across a variety of operational tasks within a fast-paced waste management environment.

You will bring:

• A current MR Driver Licence or willingness to obtain
• Basic computer skills
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• A commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Construction Induction Card (White Card) or willingness to obtain
• Most of all you welcome any challenge with a positive work ethic and a 'can-do' attitude!

Highly regarded but not essential:

• Waste industry experience
• HR Licence
• Traffic Controller ticket
• Plant operation experience
• Skid steer competency
• Weighbridge or cash handling experience

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

• Competitive salary from $65,994 to $76,695 per year plus 12% superannuation
• Rotating weekend roster opportunities with penalty rates applicable
• Annual Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply effective July 2026
• Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
• Adverse working conditions and travel allowance
• 38-hour working week with nine-day fortnight
• Stable local government employment
• Opportunities for training and licences
• Supportive team environment
• Work that contributes directly to the local community and environment
• Click hereto view more perks on offer!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

• If you enjoy practical work, being outdoors and working in a fast-paced operational environment, apply now and become part of a team delivering essential services to the Lake Macquarie community! Send your application in by, Sunday 14 June 2026
• For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Reece Arday,Group Coordinator Waste Operations, on0432 730 718or via email[email protected]
• For enquiries about the recruitment processclick hereor please contact Georgina Green,Talent Attraction Partner, on02 4921 0495or via email[email protected]
• Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.