Plant Operator

HOBAN Recruitment is proudly partnering with Canterbury Bankstown Council to recruit for this exciting opportunity.

About the Company

Join Canterbury Bankstown Council, one of Australia's largest and most culturally diverse local government areas. The Council is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Their Green Waste Recycling Facility plays a vital role in delivering efficient and environmentally responsible waste services to the community.

Benefits

• Stable, ongoing opportunity with a well-respected local council
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety-first culture
• Opportunity to develop skills across plant operations and site maintenance
• Contribute directly to sustainable and environmentally responsible waste management
• Competitive hourly rate of $41.13 per hour
• 12-month contract (ASAP start - Monday, 9 November 2026)
  
  

  About the Role

  As a Plant Operator - Green Waste Pad, you will be responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient operation of plant and equipment within the Green Waste Recycling Facility. You will operate loaders, skid steers, and small plant, while assisting with general site operations and maintenance.
  
  Key responsibilities include:
• Operating plant, tools, and equipment within the green waste recycling area
• Supporting trials, system improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assisting with labouring duties and general site maintenance
• Performing sediment control tasks, litter collection, housekeeping, and minor works
• Identifying hazards and reporting WHS and environmental issues promptly
• Conducting plant inspections, routine maintenance, greasing, and minor repairs
• Ensuring equipment is kept clean, well-maintained, and safely stored
• Following SWMS, SOPs, and all WHS requirements
• Participating in training and maintaining required competencies
  
  

  About You

  You are a dependable team player who prioritises safety and works collaboratively to achieve operational goals.
  
  To be successful, you will have:
• WorkCover WHS General Induction (White Card)
• Competency in operating a Loader (LL) and/or Skid Steer (LS)
• Experience operating and maintaining heavy plant
• Background in landfill, quarrying, mining, civil construction, or similar industries
• Strong awareness of WHS, environmental controls, and hazard identification
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Willingness to undertake housekeeping, labouring, and site maintenance tasks
• Current C Class driver's licence
  
  Desirable:
• Certificates in Plant Operations, Road Construction, or related fields
• Asbestos Awareness training
• Traffic Controller certification
• HR driver's licence
  
  Contract Details:
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Monday, 9 November 2026
• Rate: $41.13 per hour
  

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.