10847 Resource Recovery Attendant

1 week ago

Emerald Queensland, Australia Central Highlands Regional Council Full time $72,000 - $94,500 per year

Work Type:
Permanent Full Time

Location:
Emerald Transfer Station

Department:
Communities

Award
: Stream B, Level 5: $45.34 per hour + superannuation

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a highly motivated Resource Recovery Attendant to join their well-developed team providing exceptional customer service and waste management to the local community.

This is a hands-on role where you will be required to undertake a range of labouring and maintenance duties at the Council's waste facilities. Although these roles are based from Emerald there may be times where you are required to travel between various sites across the region.

There is opportunity to work a rotating roster which allows for fantastic work life balance.

In This Busy Role, Your Daily Activities Will Include

  • Providing excellent customer service to the public
  • Undertaking physical tasks for the operation and maintenance of the waste transfer facilities
  • Operating mobile plant equipment

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

  • Minimum Queensland HR (HR) class driver's licence.
  • General Construction Induction Card.
  • Statement of attainment or ticket for Integrated Tool Carrier (IT Loader) or ability to obtain within 3 months of commencement.
  • Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control (ACDC) statement of attainment and Commercial Operators Licence (or ability to obtain).
  • Ability to operate waste management plant and equipment on a daily basis.

If this sounds like you, apply now
Working For Central Highlands Regional Council Has Its Benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include

  • A generous superannuation scheme
  • 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Annual uniform allocation
  • Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
  • Wages paid fortnightly
  • Employee Assistance Program

To Apply For This Position
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

  • A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position and addressing the mandatory requirements listed on the position description
  • Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.

The Pre-employment Checks Relevant To This Position Include

  • Right to Work in Australia
  • Medical Assessment
  • General Construction induction Card
  • Reference Checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Monday 18th August 2025 at 8am.

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