Waste Plant Operator

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About the Role

As a Waste Plant Operator, you'll play a key part in operating and maintaining our Waste Management Facilities at various locations in our region. Your daily work will include:

• Operating machinery for waste placement, compaction, and transport
• Ensuring safe and efficient operations
• Supporting a team committed to best practice waste management

Why Work With Us?

We’re more than just waste management – we’re building a sustainable future for Toowoomba. At Toowoomba Regional Council, you’ll enjoy:

• Permanent full-time role – $1,540.67 per week (gross) inc over award payment
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every month
• Extra benefits – 17.5% annual leave loading, up to 12.65% super
• Allowances for on-call, overtime, and weekend work
• Supportive team culture with a strong safety-first approach
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

What You’ll Need

• A current HR licence (and willingness to get your HC within 6 months)
• A White Card and Chain of Responsibility Level 1 (or willing to obtain)
• A current First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain within 3 months)
• Experience with operating at least one of the following:
  • Landfill Compactor
  • Dozer
  • Tracked Loader
  • Wheel Loader
  • Excavator

How to Apply

Ready to join the team?

• Submit your resume
• Make sure to answer all application questions

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Matthew Grace on (07) 4688 8678 within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11.59pm.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Waste Plant Operator (1962).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf