Major Plant Operator - Landfill Operations

Council Jobs

Richmond, Australia (On-site)

Other  

Date posted: January 24, 2026

Closes: Feb 23, 2026


Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City
Council.

  • 2 x Full-time Positions
  • Salary Range $64k - $72k per annum
  • 2 week rotational roster 
  • Fitness Passport Option + On-Site
    Parking

Hawkesbury City
Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800
square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to
deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace
for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and
genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally
diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with
disabilities.

The Role

Reporting
to the Landfill Operations Supervisor and based in Windsor NSW. The purpose of
this position is to contribute to the effective operation of Hawkesbury City
Waste Management Facility. This position is required to undertake all
reasonable actions to maintain a high level of workplace safety and
environmental management whilst operating all plant and equipment.

About You

You will have previous
experience in land filling, earth moving operations and demonstrated competency
in the operation of plant and equipment. You will be physically fit in order to
undertake the physical tasks associated with the position and you will have a
strong understanding of the importance of WH&S in the workplace.

Essential Criteria

  • Class
    MR Licence
  • Relevant
    Workcover Plant Licences – excavator, track loader (Drott), forklift, landfill
    compactor, water truck and other plant as required
  • Ability
    to undertake physical tasks associated with the position
  • Demonstrated
    communication skills
  • Demonstrated
    ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability
    to be flexible and adapt to a broad range of duties
  • Demonstrated
    ability to work in a safe manner and to follow WHS instructions
  • WHS
    General Construction Work in NSW
  • Working
    with Children Check (WWCC)
  • The
    right to live and work in Australia
  • Successful
    applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical
    declaration

The Rewards

There are many
benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:

  • Great
    working environment
  • Paid
    Parental Leave
  • Health
    and Wellbeing Program
  • Long
    Service Leave after 5 years
  • Training
    and Development Opportunities
  • Employee
    Reward and Recognition program
  • Fitness
    Passport Option
  • Social
    Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
  • Employee
    Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further
position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our
website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au

Applications close Sunday 8 February 2026

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your
application.

Applicants who do
not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors
in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from
this process.

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