Resource Recovery Operator - Aberdeen

Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week)

The role:

Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work, operating plant and equipment, and being part of a team that makes a difference in the community?

Council is looking for a motivated and reliable Resource Recovery Operator to join our Sustainability team. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll help keep our Waste Management Facilities running safely and efficiently while supporting recycling, resource recovery and environmental sustainability.

Based primarily at the Aberdeen Waste Management Facility, you'll be involved in a range of day-to-day activities, including operating and maintaining plant and equipment, assisting with weighbridge operations, providing customer service and keeping the facility safe, clean and well-maintained. You may also have the opportunity to work across other Council facilities as required.

If you enjoy practical work, take pride in doing a job well and value being part of a supportive team that delivers an important service to the community, we encourage you to apply.

What’s on offer:

- A salary range from $1181.30 – $1323.10 per week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation + allowances
- A true 38 hour working week, Monday – Friday working week with the opportunity for overtime if desired
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (working a 9-day fortnight)
- Four weeks of Annual Leave per year
- Access to Long Service Leave after five years
- Generous Sick Leave entitlements
- Training and upskilling opportunities
- Salary sacrifice options
- Secure, permanent employment with Council

What we need from you:

- Relevant plant competency certificates, or sufficient practical experience demonstrating competency to obtain the required certification.
- A current unrestricted driver's licence.
- Strong customer service and communication skills, including the ability to manage challenging customer interactions professionally.
- Ability to operate or learn Council's weighbridge systems, including computerised transactions, payment handling and general administrative duties.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently, effectively manage competing priorities and maintain a safe working environment.
- A commitment to safe plant operation, environmental compliance, waste management and resource recovery practices.

Previous experience in waste management, resource recovery, weighbridge operations or local government, and relevant qualifications such as a Certificate III in Waste Management, will be highly regarded.

About us:

Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026

Job Description: To view the job description for this position please click here

Enquiries and Further Information:

Give Jessie Burton, Resource Recovery Coordinator, a call on 6540 1175 or e-mail [email protected] to discuss this opportunity. Or you can just submit an application online by the closing date by clicking the "Apply" button below.

How To Apply
All applications must be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website - upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council. 
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 02 65401100 to discuss.