Waste Operator

Waste Operator

Posted: 16/07/2026

Closing Date: 07/08/2026

Salary: $82,128.00 - $87,736.00

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Broken Hill

Job Category: Sustainability & Waste

Council is seeking a suitably qualified applicant to fill the permanent full-time role of Waste Operator.

Reporting directly to the Waste Management Coordinator, this position is responsible for driving/operating Council’s loader and other Waste Services machinery for the purpose of effective landfill operations as required by EPA guidelines and Council’s Landfill Environmental Management plan as well as completing the collection of household mobile garbage bins, street litter bins and/or commercial trade waste bins within the city of Broken Hill . The position has direct interaction with the public and provides direction to users and the highest level of customer service.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated employee who will work as part of our Waste Services team to achieve landfill and waste compliance and complete waste collection for the city. You should possess an interest in environmentally sustainable practices and enjoy physically working in an outdoor environment. The successful candidate will have to be competent in operating heavy machinery including but not limited to loaders, tippers and Waste Compactor trucks. You will have relevant demonstrated work experience and be able to work effectively in a team and independently as required.

At Broken Hill City Council, we welcome you to join our team and enjoy the career success you hope for. 

The ideal candidate will possess and be able to demonstrate the following:

• A ‘can do’ attitude focused on delivering outcomes.
• Commitment to a strong values culture and preparedness to ‘Play your Role’.
• Commitment to a safe and healthy workplace.
• Commitment to embracing Council's Customer Service framework and to ‘Think like the Customer’.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and embracing change.
• Have a commitment to the liveability of our community.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• Generous Award Conditions including 5 weeks annual leave
• Paid Long Service Leave after 5 years continuous service
• Corporate Health and Wellbeing Initiatives (i.e., flu vaccinations and skin checks)
• Employee growth and development opportunities
• Salary packaging options
• Social Clubs

Terms and Conditions of Employment:

• Ordinary Hours of work shall be no more than 76 hours per fortnight.
• The ordinary hours of work for employees engaged in Waste Services shall be between Monday and Sunday. As such, you will be required to work a span of hours and penalty rates will apply for Saturday and Sunday work as per the Broken Hill Consent Award.
• All other conditions are as per the Award.

Job reference: BHCC-WST-04

Please click on link to Waste Operator position description

Any questions about the role can be directed to Council’s Waste Management Coordinator on (08) 80803116.

To apply for this role, CLICK APPLY and provide Council with a two-page (max.) cover letter that focuses on how you meet the essential requirements of the role (refer to Position Description) and demonstrates your successes in previous roles. Please upload an up to date resume with at least two current work related referees.

Applicants who have previously applied for this position need not reapply.

Applications close Friday 7 August 2026 at 5pm (ACST).

Broken Hill City Council promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. People from Indigenous backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require any adjustments to assist you with your application or would like to discuss the position further, please contact Council’s People and Culture Department on (08) 8080 3347 or (08) 8080 3346.

Please note that the selection process can commence before the closing date and that the preferred candidate can be selected based on application and referee checks only.

Desired Skills and Experience