Waste Services Operator & Waste Collections Support Operator

The Opportunity:

Maitland City Council has several opportunities within our Waste Operations team and are seeking a Waste Services Operator and several Waste Collection Support Operators.

In these practical, hands-on roles, you'll help keep our community clean by collecting waste and recycling.

The Waste Services Operator operates our side loading collection vehicles, providing general waste collection on specific routes throughout the Maitland LGA.

The Waste Collection Support Operators support with the operation of collection vehicles, delivering and repairing bins, and supporting essential waste services across the Maitland area.

Working as part of a supportive team, within both roles you'll help complete collection runs safely and efficiently, respond to service issues when they arise, and provide great customer service to residents.

You'll also carry out daily vehicle checks and assist with the safe operation and maintenance of Council's equipment, always following workplace health and safety requirements.

These are great opportunities for people who want to make a positive contribution to our community every day.

About you:

To be successful within this role, you will hold a HR Driver's licence, coupled with contemporary industry knowledge and demonstrated experience in the operation of side-loading waste and/or recycling collection vehicles.

You will have a strong understanding of the Chain of Responsibility and WHS in the context of the waste collection industry.

You will have the proven ability to work productively as a member of a team, contribute to team goals and have a commitment to delivering a high level of customer service to our community.

Benefits:

These are full-time, permanent roles working a 38-hour week on a weekday roster, 7.6-hour shifts, within the operating hours of 4:45am to 4:00pm.

Our Waste Services Operator has a salary range of $39.60 to $42.25 per hour inclusive of Level 2 Adverse allowance.

Our Waste Collection Support Operators have a salary range of $34.60 to $38.25 per hour inclusive of Level 2 Adverse allowance. A side loading allowance of $5.00 per hour is available where applicable.

Both roles have the following:

· Public Holiday penalty rates where applicable

· 12% superannuation

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:

· Flexible work arrangements

· 14 weeks paid parental leave

· 2 weeks' personal leave & 4 weeks of annual leave

· One extra week of "My Leave" a year (to use how you like!)

· Long Service Leave after five years

· Ongoing training and development

· Fitness Passport

· Healthy Employee Program

To apply:

To apply for this opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and cover letter.

Questions:

If after reading the role charter you have any questions, please contact Dean McPherson, Team Leader on [0499 648 373](tel:0499 648 373).

Applications close: Sunday 1 November 2026

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.
What happens next?

Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website.