Operations Assistant - Resource Recovery and Waste Services (Multiple positions available)

Temporary full time, 38 hours per week, up to 12 months.

Casual Opportunities available

Salary from $67,165.07 (pro rata)

Award increase from July 2025

Weekend and other penalty rates applicable

About us:

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started.

About the role:

Our Resource Recovery and Waste Services team pride themselves on being proactive with educating our community about responsible waste management and focusing on delivering relevant and efficient services in support of a sustainable environment.

To meet the needs of our growing LGA, the Resource Recovery and Waste team is expanding to ensure we are aligned to the needs of our community.

We are seeking energetic and customer focused Operations Assistants, who will be based primarily at the Community Recycling Centre in Campbelltown. This role will also provide opportunity to assist at the Leumeah Effluent Disposal Facility.

The CRC is a new facility designed for the receival and recycling of Household Problem Wastes such as paint, waste oil, batteries, domestic gas cylinders, smoke detectors, conventional light tubes and compact fluorescent lamps and electronic waste (e-waste).

As an Operations Assistant, you will be responsible for:

To ensure that Council’s effluent disposal facility and community recycling centre operates:

in an efficient and safe manner;

in compliance with environmental legislation; and

to provide high quality service to customers visiting the facility.

To work cooperatively within a team environment to assist in achieving the Resource Recovery and Waste Services Section objectives.

To ensure all OHS and Risk Management requirements are met.

Facilitate the unloading, separation and storage of customer’s loads in a safe and efficient manner.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

Relevant experience in a waste facility or outdoor operational environment having a direct customer interface.

A working knowledge of the waste management industry and government policy on waste and recycling.

Current NSW Class C driver’s license.

Current forklift vehicle operator’s license for 2.5t (double mast) vehicle or be willing to obtain within first 3 months from commencement date.

First Aid certificate would be highly regarded

Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:

Temporary full time, 38 hours per week, up to 12 months.

Casual Opportunities available

Salary from $67,165.07 (pro rata)

Award increase from July 2025

Weekend and other penalty rates applicable

Flexible work conditions

Generous leave provisions

Generous professional development opportunities

Onsite parking

Key contact: For further information on this position please contact Joel Coulton, Manager Waste and Cleaning on +61 2 4645 4902

Applications close: Sunday 18 May

Sound like you? Apply now!

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.