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Join to apply for the Trainee Operator - Waste role at Careers at Council5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Trainee Operator - Waste role at Careers at CouncilKick start your career Commence with Council in 2025Undertake hands on experience & complete a nationally recognised qualification with full training providedInterest in waste management and resource recoveryLearning to drive and operate excavators, loaders, trucks and other types of machineryTamworth, New South WalesTraineeshipFull-timeDescriptionTrainee Operator - Waste (Multiple)Location: Tamworth, NSWTHE OPPORTUNITYEARN WHILE YOU LEARNKick start your career Commence with Council in 2025Undertake hands on experience & complete a nationally recognised qualification with full training providedInterest in waste management and resource recoveryLearning to drive and operate excavators, loaders, trucks and other types of machineryCOULD THIS BE YOU?Are you interested in learning to drive and operate excavators, loaders, trucks and other types of machinery?We are looking for a dedicated, energetic self-starter who is keen to kick start their career by learning on the job and complete their required course-work. You will be a great communicator with a can do attitude.The Trainee Operator - Waste is responsible for participating in all identified training and development activities within the agreed timescales while also following and interpretating instructions as directed by the Supervisor.TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEEDNSW Drivers LicenceDriver Licence (P1 or P2 is acceptable)Higher School Certificate or Record of School AchievementINTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!For a confidential discussion, please contact John Henderson or Brandon Humphries, Team Leaders Waste Operations on 0428 246 054.Salary range: Grade T4 T8 - $827.40 - $1,124.90 per week plus 12% superannuation. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Sunday, 3 August 2025.If youre having any difficulty with the application process or would like to discuss a paper based application, please contact 6767 5443 or email careers@tamworth.nsw.gov.auWHY IS IT WORTH WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It''s Worth It - LifestyleFor our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It''s Worth It - CommunityFor your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It''s Worth It - CareerFor BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It''s Worth It - BelongingA GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, Blueprint 100, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.About Our RegionThe Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services youd expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. 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