Description

Looking for a hands-on role where no two days are quite the same? Orange City Council is seeking a Resource Recovery Centre Operator to join the team at the Ophir Road Resource Recovery Centre and help deliver an important local service.

This role is a great opportunity to put your practical skills to work while supporting waste management and waste diversion across Orange. You will help keep Council’s Resource Recovery Centres operating safely, efficiently and effectively, while providing friendly customer service and helping residents make the most of our facilities.

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council’s website)

About you

If you are reliable, safety-minded and enjoy working outdoors, we would love to hear from you. To succeed in this role, you’ll need, or be willing to obtain:

• A current Class C Drivers Licence (HR or HC Licence would be highly regarded)


• A First Aid Certificate, including CPR.


• Experience or confidence operating load shifting plant, such as a backhoe, excavator, skid steer, loader or forklift.


• Traffic Control qualifications, including Traffic Controller Skill Set (formerly Blue Card) and Implement Traffic Control Guidance Plans Skill Set (formerly Yellow Card).

Why join us?

• A permanent part-time role offering 24 hours per week


• An hourly rate from $29.15 - $31.77, plus allowances, relevant penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, and superannuation


• Access to wellbeing benefits, including Council’s employee assistance program, fitness passport and health and wellbeing programmes

Ready to be part of it? Visit www.orange.nsw.gov.au to learn more about Orange City Council.

For any enquiries, please contact Resource Recovery Centre Supervisor, Subham Gurung, on 02 6393 8863.

To apply, submit your resume and a brief response outlining why this opportunity is the right fit for you.

Applications Close: 12 July 2026

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.