Waste Operator | PSC1031

21 hours ago

Australia Port Stephens Council Full time $66,578 - $71,735 per year


A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC

The opportunity

Our Waste Services team have an opportunity available for a motivated and proactive individual to join their team at the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station.

Joining our team as a Waste Operator will see you working across a broad scope, not only providing positive customer service to our community, but also performing duties across operating plant, working on the floor, and assisting the weighbridge as required.

This role requires you to have experience in operating plant such as backhoes and forklifts, and hold the relevant competencies. The safety of our team and the community is paramount, so a demonstrated ability to work within all WHS requirements is essential. 

Communication is key in this role, allowing you to be an effective team player and someone the community looks to for advice and assistance within the Waste Transfer Station. 

This is a contract opportunity up until 30 June 2026.

This is a contract opportunity – working full-time 38 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement + ability to work overtime hours as desiredBase Salary Range: $66,578 to $71,535 pa based on 38 hours / week + 12% superannuation + adverse work allowance + $2,464 retention allowance You will be working from PSC Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.

Safe and effective operation of allocated plant items within all WHS and legal requirementsSorting of Waste to achieve resource recovery and to remove unsuitable waste from designated waste streamsWork across plant operation, manual floor work, and customer service within the weighbridge operations

We're all about putting the right people, in the right role Here's what we're looking for:

A Certification III in Waste ManagementDemonstrated safe and effective operation of a frontend loader/backhoe to a 'self load' capability standard when required, and appropriate WorkCover or equivalent accreditationDemonstrated history of manual labouring experience and safe manual handling techniquesDemonstrated communication skills and experience working within a customer facing environment

This is life at PSC

Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlementsConfidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance programAward winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance

Ready to Apply? Here's what you need to know

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 23 November 2025

Contact: Chris Cannard, Waste Management Coordinator, on

For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for 'How to Apply'

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 Description and our organisation Values

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We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together



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