Job Number: 501320
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The Details:
Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
$72,902 pa + industry and uniform allowances + 12% super (level 4) - effective 1 July
76 hour fortnight
Location: Dakabin
Work within our Waste Management Field Operations team and help keep our community safe, clean and enjoyable for everyone.
As a Waste Management Field Operator, you’ll carry out general labouring duties across a range of waste management activities in our parks and public areas. You’ll work safely, efficiently and with pride in maintaining the cleanliness of our shared spaces.
Key responsibilities include:
Cleaning and maintaining Council’s public amenities
Safely operating waste collection and amenities - cleaning light vehicles
Using chemicals and cleansing equipment in accordance with safety procedures
Completing basic administrative documentation related to daily tasks
Building positive working relationships and interacting cooperatively with the public and your team
Please note:
This position requires the successful applicant to be available to work any 5 out of 7 days
This role requires the participation in council's "After Hours On-Call and Programmed Overtime Roster" service.
About you
Ideally you’ll bring experience from a similar role, along with:
Confidence working in environments that may involve unpleasant waste-related tasks
Strong experience performing manual labour safely
Clear and effective communication skills
Ability to complete administrative tasks using relevant technology
Good time management and self‑motivation
A positive, team focused attitude in a customer service environment
Availability to be rostered across any 5 out of 7 days
Mandatory requirements:
Current Truck Licence (minimum MR - Medium Rigid)
Construction Induction Card
Ability to meet the role’s immunisation requirements for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Tetanus
Why City of Moreton Bay?
What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.
We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.
This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.
At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.
Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:
See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2026 and a further 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.
Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.
Ready for a career that matters?
Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.
As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).
To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at
[email protected].
Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.
City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Advertised: 23 Jun 2026
Applications close: 30 Jun 2026 23:55
