Apprentice Waste Plant Operator/Labourer (Three Year Duration)

About the role

The Apprentice Waste Plant Operator/Labourer is a full-time, fixed-term position within the Waste Services Division, based at the Surf Beach Waste Management Facility. The successful applicant will also travel to Wollongong to attend block release training. 

This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in Waste Services. You will receive on-the-job training, gain valuable skills and experience, and work towards a Certificate III in Civil Construction (Plant Operations).

As part of the role, you will develop hands-on experience in plant operations while completing the Certificate. You'll assist with landfill maintenance, operate machinery and tools, support recycling and resource recovery, and provide customer service at Council’s waste facilities.

The starting salary for this position is $1,391.57 per fortnight plus 12% superannuation and is dependent on the age of the employee on commencement.

To view the full salary information, list of duties and prerequisites, please view the Position Description. 

About you

You have a minimum Year 10 certificate or equivalent and a genuine interest in landfill operations. You’re ready to take on the challenges of an apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience with formal training.

You also bring:

• Willingness and ability to perform physical labouring tasks during landfill operational activities.
• Commitment to completing all components of the apprenticeship, including TAFE.
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and computer skills.
• A team-focused attitude with good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Initiative and a willingness to learn and grow within a supportive team environment.

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community. Including benefits such as:

• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health One App, Fitness Passport, Social Club and flu vaccinations. 
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Application process

Eurobodalla Shire Council follows a merit based recruitment and selection process. For help and guidance on how to apply for jobs at Council, please visit our website www.esc.nsw.gov.au or The Job Shop. 

To apply for this position, you will need to:

• Provide your resume detailing your previous work experience
• Provide your cover letter highlighting your skills and experience (OPTIONAL)
• Provide your final school report if schooling was completed within the last five years
• Address the screening questions in the form below.

If you found this vacancy via a job search website, please go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page to fill in the application form.

If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Nathan Ladmore on 0428 160 627.

Applications close: Monday 2 February 2026 at 11:00pm.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight. 

Eurobodalla Shire Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, supportive recruitment process. Please contact us on 02 4474 7378 or via [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable application process.

Eurobodalla Shire Council is committed to building an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities are celebrated. We know we perform at our best when we are empowered to be ourselves, and that this, in turn, enables our future success as an organisation.