Central Coast Council

Crew Member (Waste Operations)

Take your first step into a career with Council and make a difference in the community! We are currently seeking a new Crew Member (Waste Operations) - if you have these skills this might be your chance to rewrite the future with us.

• Full Time Position working Monday-Friday with unlimited career opportunities
• Be a part of a dynamic and service focused team
• Great work culture and supportive team
• Balance your life with a 9 day fortnight

About the role

The role of our Crew Member (Waste Operations) has responsibility for the operation of Central Coast Council's waste facilities and meets Council's social, economic and environmental objectives by actioning required waste services, landfill operations and the maintenance of all assets in a cost effective and efficient manner. 

Working as a part of a professional team, you will undertake a variety of duties including general labouring tasks required to maintain landfill infrastructure and other duties as directed by your Crew Leader. 

In addition to general labouring duties, the Crew Member will act as a relief plant operator and gatehouse attendant when required. 

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A valid Construction General Induction Card - NSW WorkCover or equivalent. 
• A minimum Medium Rigid (MR) Drivers Licence with a commitment to upgrade to a HR licence within a specified time period. 
• A current Bonded Asbestos Removal Certificate or equivalent or willingness to obtain within a specified time. 
• A current Safework Traffic Controller (TCR) Licence or willingness to obtain within a specified time.
• A current Confined Space Certificate or willingness to obtain within a specified time. 
• A proof of competency to operate a loader or willingness to obtain within a specified time. 
• Experience in general outdoor labouring duties.
• Knowledge of landfill operations and procedures is desirable.

Our position description provides more information for you to learn more about this role.

Other important information

• The salary range for this position ranges between $57K to $68K (dependent on skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation plus allowances 
• We have a permanent full-time role available.
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
• This role is located at the Buttonderry Waste Management Facility 
• Successful candidates will be required to have vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and pass a Confined Spaces medical. 

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Extra benefits

At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.

Other extras include:

• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Free flu vaccination program
• Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
• Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
• We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
• Novated leasing partnerships. 

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia. 

How to apply

We have put together some additional resources to help you apply for a role at Central Coast Council.

To lodge your application, please follow these steps:

1. Answer the on-line questions shown below.
2. Attach your resume 
3. Attach your qualifications and licences.

Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.

If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail. For further instructions please click here. 

You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the 'Save Application' button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finalise your application.  

If you don't have access to a computer or electronic device, you can lodge your application at any of Council's Library locations. Pre-book a free 1-hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/our-branches or ask at the enquiry counter.

We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.