Permanent, full-time
Make a difference!

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Our Awaba Waste Management facility is seeking experienced Site Attendants to join their team. You will be responsible for assisting the Site Coordinator in the day-to-day operational management of all aspects of the facility.

You will have the opportunity to undertake a range of functions including Tip Hand, Reuse Centre Operator, Labourer, Gatekeeper, Transfer Station Attendant, Hook Lift Truck Operator, Plant Operator to ensure the sites operational performance achieves or exceeds compliance requirements.

Read the position statement here and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

As one of our key community facing roles, we are seeking a customer focused individual with a passion for Waste Services. You will bring high energy and commitment to ensuring effective and efficient waste services are provided to our customers. You will enjoy being in the outdoors, interacting with the community and have strong communication skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Reporting to the Awaba Waste Management Facility Site Coordinator, you will have:

High level of skill in operating plant and equipment is essential for this position

Hold a current MR driver licence and WorkCover General Induction Certificate

You will stand out from the crowd with your general knowledge of landfill site operations

You are a reliable team player who prides themselves on completing their tasks efficiently and to a high standard

You will have an understanding of Work Health Safety Policy principles

Most of all you welcome any challenge with a positive work ethic and a 'can-do' attitude!

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

Competitive salary from $32.34 to $37.58 per hour

Rostered weekend shifts attracting penalty rates

Industry-leading 12 per cent superannuation

Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply

Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range

Adverse working conditions allowance

38-hour working week with nine-day fortnight

4 additional concessional leave days after 12 months service

4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Be mentored and work closely with your Coordinator in a supportive, empowering, innovative and collaborative work environment

Click here to view more perks on offer!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by 11:59pm, Sunday 11 May 2025

For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Steven Merrett, Awaba Waste Management Facility Site Coordinator, 02 4921 0794 or via email [email protected].

If you need assistance when submitting your application click here or please contact Ashlea Norris, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 02 4921 0759 or via email [email protected].

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.

Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.