Join the RVC Waste and Resource Recovery team 

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of service and maintenance in the operation of Council’s waste and resource recovery facilities.   

Key Accountabilities:

  • Operate and maintain plant to complete routine waste management tasks, under limited direction and in compliance with Environment Protection Authority (EPA) standards
  • Screen and sort incoming material accurately to minimise quantities directed to the landfill and ensure that all materials are deposited in site specific locations including recyclable/reusable or specific waste deposits – inert waste, putrescible waste, asbestos, etc
  • Provide efficient and effective administrative support including maintaining accurate records of all incoming material and outgoing recyclable and reusable material, receipt of monies and daily balancing
  • Report any infringements to Council’s policies for landfill and transfer station operations.

About You

We are looking for a motivated individual with a safety-first focus. You are -

  • A strong communicator
  • Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
  • Able to work well within a small team and autonomously

We are seeking someone who has:

  • Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
  • Class C Driver Licence
  • SafeWork approved High Risk Licence for LF - Forklift 

About the Role

Full time: 76-hour fortnight at our Casino Landfill and Evans Head Transfer Station 

Salary: Range from $54,776 to $62,992 pa + 12% super - The base salary range is not reflective of weekend or public holiday shifts that are worked.

Role Description: Click Here

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 8 February 2026

Contact: David Morgan, Assistant Overseer Waste Management - 0409 076 475

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.

 

Salary

Competitive

Monthly based

Location

Richmond Valley Council, New South Wales, Australia

Job Overview
job State
NSW (New South Wales)
Job Category
Business Services
Job Posted:
6 months ago
Job Type
Full Time
Total Vacancies
1

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Richmond Valley Council, New South Wales, Australia