Resource Recovery Attendant (10486)

Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald 
Directorate: Communities
Award: Stream B, Level 5: $56.56 per hour inclusive of superannuation & allowances 

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a highly motivated Resource Recovery Attendant to join their well-developed team providing exceptional customer service and waste management to the local community. This is a hands-on role where you will be required to undertake a range of labouring and maintenance duties at the Council’s waste facilities.  

This is an opportunity to work a rotating roster which allows for fantastic work life balance.

In this busy role, your daily activities will include:

• Providing excellent customer service to the public
• Undertaking physical tasks for the operation and maintenance of the waste transfer facilities
• Operating mobile plant equipment

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Minimum of Queensland C class driver’s license (and ability to obtain a HR class licence within 12 months of commencement)
• Commercial Operators Licence (or ability to obtain)
• General Construction Induction Card
• Statement of attainment/ticket for Front-End Loader and/or Integrated Tool Carrier (IT Loader) (or ability to obtain)
• Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control (ACDC) accreditation (or ability to obtain)

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme - 14.25% Contribution
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development opportunities available

To apply for this position:

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position and addressing the mandatory requirements listed on the position description
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Reference Checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Monday 26th October 2026 at 5pm.

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