Walgett Shire Council

HR Truck Driver – Waste and Skip Bin Services

• Varied outdoor role across waste services, landfill operations, quarries and plant operation
• Provide essential waste collection services to the community as Garbage Truck Operator
• Attractive rate between $32/hour and $39/hour plus 12% superannuation and occasional overtime
• 9 day fortnight, 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years

About the role:

Walgett Shire Council is seeking a reliable and practical HR licenced Truck Driver to join our Environmental Resources team. This is a permanent, fulltime role based in Walgett, NSW.

The main focus of this role is driving Council’s Garbage truck to collect, transport, and manage community waste across the Shire. This is an important frontline role that helps keep our towns, villages and public spaces clean, safe, and attractive to the public and tourists.

In addition to bin collection work, the successful applicant may also assist with other operational duties across Council’s landfills, transfer stations, and quarries. This may include operating plant and equipment such as loaders, skid steers, compactors, excavators, tipper trucks and other relevant plant, depending on skills, licences and operational needs.

This role would suit someone with HR truck driving experience who enjoys practical outdoor work, takes pride in looking after equipment, and is willing to be part of a small team delivering essential services to the community.

You do not need to have worked in local government before. If you have truck driving, plant operation, waste, quarry, civil construction, agriculture, transport, or similar practical experience, we encourage you to apply.

About you:

The successful applicant will:

• hold a current HR driver’s licence or higher
• have experience driving heavy vehicles, ideally including waste trucks, tipper trucks, or similar vehicles
• be willing to operate the skip bin hook lift truck as a core part of the role
• be willing to operate the kerb side waste collection truck
• have experience, or a willingness to learn, in operating plant and equipment such as loaders, skid steers, compactors, excavators and other relevant plant
• be reliable, punctual, and able to work safely with limited supervision
• have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• be practical, hands on, and willing to assist with a range of waste, landfill, quarry and general operational duties
• be able to follow instructions, complete basic records, and communicate respectfully with staff, contractors, and members of the public
• take pride in maintaining vehicles, plant, sites, and public facilities to a high standard.

At Walgett Shire Council, we understand that not every candidate will meet every criterion, and that is perfectly fine—your passion and potential matter most to us.

The full position description can be viewed byclicking here.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary between $63,336 and $77,324 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation
• 9 day fortnight
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Training and development opportunities, including support to gain additional plant and operational skills
• A practical, outdoor role with variety across truck driving, waste services, plant operation and site work
• The opportunity to perform essential work that directly supports the cleanliness, safety and presentation of local communities
• Employee Assistance Program support for you and your family
• A supportive team environment in a regional Council setting.

About us:

Walgett Shire Council proudly serves a diverse and unique region in the heart of outback New South Wales. Covering over 22,000 square kilometres, with a population of approximately 7,000, the Shire supports key industries such as agriculture, grazing, grain handling, opal mining, and tourism.

Life in Walgett Shire offers the best of outback living—open skies, a strong sense of community, and endless opportunities to explore.Whether it’s fossicking for opals, exploring underground art galleries, soaking in naturally heated artesian springs, or enjoying the tranquillity of river fishing, the region offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience.For more information about Walgett and the Lightning Ridge area, pleaseclick here.

How to apply:

To apply, follow the instructions below, complete the selection criteria and attach your resume and cover letter. Failure to attach a resume will result in your application not being considered.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s People and Culture Team via email[email protected]or by phoning 02 6828 6100 during business hours.

Please Note: All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email.

Closing date for applications:

Applications close at9.00amonTuesday 9 June 2026.

Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.

Walgett Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.