Landfill Operator

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Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
Category
Construction
Salary
$37 - $37 Hourly
Posted
24-Sep-2026
Work type
Full Time
Contact
Neva Niland
Reference
192172
About the role
We’re seeking an experienced Landfill Operator to join a government client based in Coffs Harbour. This is a hands-on role supporting day-to-day landfill operations, operating mobile plant and working safely in a busy waste management environment.
 
This is a casual role offering full-time hours (38 per week) across a 7-day rotating roster, typically working 7:00am–5:30pm on weekdays and 7:30am–4:30pm on weekends and public holidays (and if you’re a strong candidate but can’t commit to weekends, we still encourage you to apply).
 
 
Duties
  • Safe operation of landfill plant and machinery (site-based mobile plant)
  • General landfill / waste station operations and support as required
  • Maintaining a clean and safe work environment and following site procedures
  • Completing routine checks and reporting faults/incidents promptly
  • Working to WHS requirements and supporting safe traffic / site movements
 
Skills and Experience
  • Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent relevant experience
  • Minimum 2 years’ previous experience and relevant tickets on at least one of the following:
    • Waste Compactor
    • Track Loader
    • Excavator
    • Front-end Loader
  • White Card (Construction Induction)
  • Current NSW HR licence
 
Desirable:
  • Waste facility / landfill experience
  • Strong safety focus and confidence working outdoors in a team environment

Benefits
  • Competitive hourly rate: $37.35/hr
  • Ongoing, consistent full-time hours (38 hrs/week)
  • Variety across a rotating roster 
How to apply
Sound interesting? We would love to hear from you! Click APPLY NOW to upload a copy of your current resume & cover letter, or call Neva on 02 6691 9101 for a confidential discussion.
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