Waste Management Centre

About the role This role contributes to the success of the City by supporting the delivery of the City of Hobart Waste Management Strategy 2015–2030, ensuring that safe, efficient, and cost‑effective waste management practices are provided every day. Role accountabilities include: Coordinating the delivery of landfill rehabilitation plans, including capping, revegetation, and erosion control. Supporting operations across landfill, transfer station, organic recycling, and resource recovery. Operating and maintaining plant and equipment, including Loader, Excavator, Compactor, Tracked Loader, and Heavy Rigid Truck. Providing clear information to the public regarding waste disposal and recycling services. Managing on‑site traffic in a safe and controlled manner. Ensuring environmental compliance and maintaining a clean and safe site at all times. Working across other areas of the Waste and Circular Economy Unit as required, including rostered weekends. You are an experienced plant operator who enjoys working outdoors and contributing to meaningful environmental outcomes. You demonstrate strong technical ability, a commitment to safety, and pride in delivering high‑quality waste and resource recovery services. You will be successful in this role if you have: Demonstrated experience operating small to medium plant, including loaders, excavators, compactors, and heavy rigid trucks. The ability to read and work from programs, manuals, and operational procedures. A strong understanding of Work Health and Safety obligations and requirements. A collaborative approach and a customer‑focused attitude. Physical capacity to perform outdoor manual handling tasks and extended walking. Commitment to best practice waste disposal and recovery methods. Qualifications and licences required: Certificate III in Waste Management (or the capacity to obtain this qualification). White Card. Registration to Work with Vulnerable People. About us The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities. Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options. A wide range of leave entitlements. Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms. Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service. An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits. Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank. The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities. City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing. If you are passionate about our beautiful city and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we would love to hear from you. Apply today All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time. Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 1 February 2026. You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less. Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application. To protect privacy and prevent fraud , do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead: Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment. Selection process Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application. The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit. Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position. Privacy Acknowledgment Collection of Personal Information Hobart City Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process. Council recognises the importance of privacy and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information collected and/or received by us. Council\'s recruitment applications are hosted by external service providers who also recognise the importance of privacy. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be hosted by these external service providers until such time as you elect not to have your information stored on these external hosted sites. Yes I agree to the privacy statement * Personal Details First name * Last name * E-mail * Phone * Street * Street Cont. City, Town or Suburb * Postcode or Zipcode * Country * State, Region or Province * Questions Work Rights It is a legal requirement for all Australian employers to ensure candidates have the right to work in Australia. Unfortunately, the City of Hobart is not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time so you must have appropriate work rights to apply for this position. I am an Australian Citizen I am a permanent resident of Australia or NZ citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport I am a non citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights and I consent to this being verified I am a non citizen who requires visa sponsorship from an employer. Applicants requiring sponsorship will be marked as unsuccessful. Diversity Do you identify as either of the following? I identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander I am from a non-English speaking background Relevant Qualifications, licences and competencies Please outline the qualifications, licences and competencies you may have that are relevant to the role (as per the Position Description).Copies of qualifications and competencies (excluding Driver Licence) must also be attached to your application. * I consent to City of Hobart formally verifying the qualifications I listed above * References We require you to nominate at least two (2) professional referees. These people will be required to speak to your work performance as it pertains to the position you are applying for. Please provide your nominated referees\' name, position title, contact number and email address. At least one referee should be your most recent direct manager. Referee 1 Name: * Relationship: * Phone: * Email: * Referee 2 Name: * Relationship: * Phone: * Email: * Pre-Employment Checks National Police History and Medical Assessment are required. Are you willing to undergo these checks? * Yes No Application Did you require any assistance in completing this application? Yes No Note: This description has been trimmed to remove non-essential boilerplate and ensure compliance with formatting guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr