Trainee Waste Services

2 weeks ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia City of Newcastle, Australia Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Trainee Waste Services role at City of Newcastle, Australia.

City of Newcastle (CN) is offering a Traineeship opportunity in Waste and Commercial Collections for motivated individuals who are committed to developing their skills and building a rewarding career in the waste services industry.

As a Trainee, you'll work alongside experienced professionals and rotate through a variety of operational areas — from general waste and garden organics to bulk waste and bin maintenance — while completing a Certificate IV in Waste Management and obtaining your Heavy Rigid (HR) driver licence upon successful completion of your Traineeship.

You'll experience your work up close alongside colleagues who care for one another and the region, and you'll be supported with flexible work arrangements to help you balance life and work.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

CN do not accept unsolicited resumes, and recruitment agencies are asked not to contact us at this stage.

EEO Statement: We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued. We encourage diversity and respect different cultures, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Responsibilities
  • Rotate through a variety of operational areas in Waste and Commercial Collections.
  • Assist with general waste, garden organics, bulk waste and bin maintenance activities.
  • Complete a Certificate IV in Waste Management as part of the Traineeship.
  • Successfully obtain a Heavy Rigid (HR) driver licence upon completion of the Traineeship.
Qualifications / Requirements
  • Motivated individuals seeking a career in waste services.
  • Right to live and work in Australia.
  • Willingness to participate in a structured Traineeship program and undertake required training.
Benefits and Working Arrangements
  • 38-hour working week with flexible working arrangements.
  • 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave plus 2 additional paid public holidays.
  • 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment.
  • Paid parental leave for primary carers.
  • Industry-leading employment conditions and CN employee benefits programs.
  • Corporate Fitness program and access to Health & Wellbeing initiatives.
  • Annual performance development plans and ongoing training opportunities.
  • Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives.
Selection Process & Important Dates

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025.

If progressing, attendees will participate in a group assessment centre for a 3-hour period between Tuesday 30 September – Thursday 2 October 2025, followed by a Pre-employment medical scheduled for 7–14 October 2025.

Remuneration

$37,856.48 + 17.5% annual leave loading, yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 38-hour week.

How to Apply & Contacts

For further information, refer to the FAQ sheet or email futurefit@ncc.nsw.gov.au. For accessibility adjustments, contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

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Roles and Location Tags
  • Seniority level: Internship
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Other
  • Industries: Government Administration

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