Description

Internal Expression of Interest (EOI)

Applications Close: 11:59 pm Sunday 5 July, 2026

Group and Team: Waste Management Centre Team
Location: Waste Transfer Station (McRobies Gully)
Employment status: Casual (weekend operational coverage)
Classification: Municipal Employee Level 5
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $37.12 per hour (overtime provisions apply)

About the role

The position supports the delivery of the City of Hobart’s Waste Management Strategy 2015-2030 by working daily to support and ensure safe, efficient and cost effective waste management
practices are delivered.

Role accountabilities include:

• Deliver safe and efficient landfill and transfer station operations, including organic recycling and resource recovery activities.
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment in line with manuals, procedures and standing instructions.
• Provide clear guidance to the public on waste disposal, recycling and resource recovery practices.
• Manage site traffic and inspect incoming vehicles to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain a clean, compliant site while following all safety procedures, and support broader team operations including rostered weekend work.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description

About you

You hold a Certificate III in Waste Management (CPP30719) or the ability to acquire, along with a current Heavy Rigid Driver Licence, White Card and Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.

You are a capable and safety-focused operator with demonstrated experience operating small to medium plant, including loaders, excavators, compactors, tracked loaders and heavy rigid trucks. You are confident working in compliance-driven environments and bring a strong understanding of safe work practices.

You have the ability to read, interpret and work from programs, procedures and manuals, ensuring tasks are carried out accurately and in line with operational and safety standards.

A proactive and reliable team member, you take pride in your work, adapt to changing priorities and contribute positively to a safe, efficient and high-performing workplace.

How to apply

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Jason Cowen, Program Leader Waste Collections, on 03 6278 0210 or email jason.cowen@hobartcity.com.au.

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 recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

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:

• You will be required to declare you hold the required documentation/licence, and
• If you are the successful candidate in the process you will be required to have the originals sighted by People and Culture before commencing in the new role.

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.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.