Waste Services Operator

About Us:

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW known for its genuine hospitality pristine beaches sub-tropical rainforests mountain ranges rock river gorges sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We are a progressive proactive and dynamic organisation and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360 dedicated staff managing $1.8 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired connected Macleay Valley.

Your New Role:

Council is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Waste Services Operator to join Councils team performing daily operations out of the Kempsey Landfill Management Centre and other Waste Management Facilities or Operations within the Kempsey Shire.

As a Waste Services Operator you will be required to work as part of a team interacting with contractors customers and the public while ensuring the landfill operates in accordance with legislative environmental and workplace safety requirements.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Operating plant and equipment such as landfill compactors excavators front-end loaders and other mobile machinery
• Identifying waste types and waste streams and removing unsuitable waste from designated waste streams.
• Providing education and direction to customers in relation to load separation.
• Undertaking all daily administrative tasks banking reconciliation and associated reporting for all financial transactions.
• Participate in a six-week rotating roster.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role please refer to the Position Description.

About You:

You are practical dependable and committed to working safely in an outdoor operational environment. You work well in a team and are comfortable dealing with members of the public.

Essential Requirements:

• General Construction Induction Card (White Card);
• Current class C Drivers Licence (HR Licence preferred);
• Current Tetanus Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B immunisations or willingness to obtain

Desirable Requirements:

• Certificate III in Waste Management or willingness to obtain
• RII - Conduct civil construction excavator operations
• RII Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations
• RII - Conduct self-propelled compactor operations

You will have demonstrated work experience in the use of major and minor plant items (as outlined above); demonstrated work experience in undertaking broad-based administrative tasks; literacy and numeracy skills to meet the requirements of the position including ability to use computers and mobile devices; and excellent customer service skills to handle diverse and sometimes difficult customers.

For a full list of the Core Competencies (Knowledge Skills and Experience) of the role please refer to the Position Description.

Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council:

As the successful candidate youll enjoy:

• A permanent full-time position 38 hour work week over a six-week rotating roster.
• Weekly salaryof $1309.01 to $1473.28 (plus superannuation).
• Generous leave entitlements including access to Long Service Leave after five years.
• A working environment focussed on wellbeing including flexible work arrangements rostered days off EAP access social club and health and wellbeing programs.
• Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
• Career development and learning opportunities access to study leave if required.
• A supportive collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
• A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Interested

Please apply via Councils website Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience abilities knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
• Your current resume.

Applications Close: COB Wednesday 11 February 2026.

Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Have questions Please contact Jason Magill Waste Manager for a confidential discussion onPh:.

Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.

Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSCs recruitment process for this position.

Current immunisations against tetanus Hepatitis A & B or willingness to obtain these vaccinationsis a requirement of KSCs recruitment process for this position.

If you experience any difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment team on or email

Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a addition Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.