Waste Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Aug 2026

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Manager - Projects

at Pyrocal Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Toowoomba, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD

Lead meaningful projects
Work directly with the CEO
Join a growing, innovative business with international projects

Be part of a team delivering practical solutions to waste and resource recovery challenges

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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HC Driver - Tanker/Vacuum Trucks

at REMONDIS Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dalby, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD

Casual contract with consistent work, flexible roster & the potential to go perm
Competitive hourly rates, casual loading, overtime & penalty rates
Work locally in Chinchilla & enjoy a $3000 sign on bonus

Experienced HC Drivers to work operating vacuum/tanker trucks to collect liquid waste and deliver potable water to gas fields & industrial sites

subClassification: Road TransportRoad Transport classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

Featured

Listed seventeen days ago

Project Officer - Waste And Resource Recovery

at Hays | Sustainability

This is a Contract/Temp job

Doncaster East, Melbourne VIC

Start ASAP - 12 months - temporary role
Pays - $51-$55/hr + super
Utilise your Waste and Resource Recovery expertise

Work with a Local Government organisation in Melbourne.

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Waste Runners/ Offsiders

at Core Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Plus super plus overtime plus travel

Competitive rates plus super plus overtime plus travel
Monday - Friday: Early start and finish times
Immediate start with potential permanent opportunities

Seeking Waste Runners - Immediate start - Ongoing work - Competitive rates - Travel allowance - Overtime - Super - Paid weekly

Recruited byLynne Courtney

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17h ago

Listed three days ago

Waste Loader

at Hays | Facilities Management

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$34-38+/hr + super

Ongoing work with full week hours
Job and knock available
Morning and afternoon shifts available

Bin runners / offsiders needed for established waste businesses and local councils. Kerbside bin pickups.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Waste Drivers & Runners

at Hays | Facilities Management

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$48+/hr + super

Ongoing consistent work
Great pay
Upskilling opportunities

Experienced or teachable workers wanted in the Waste industry for driving and running roles. Ongoing and permanency opportunities available.

subClassification: Couriers, Drivers & Postal ServicesCouriers, Drivers & Postal Services classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Landfill Operator

at Richmond Valley Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Casino, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW

$38 - $43 p.h. + + 12% Super

Be part of a team that delivers service excellence
Join an organisation that supports personal and professional growth

Landfill Operator Term Contract Full Time - Casino

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Project Officer

at Randstad - Business Support

This is a Contract/Temp job

Doncaster, Melbourne VIC

$51.18 - $55.79 p.h. + + super

Waste & Resource Recovery Officer with expertise in project delivery, contract management, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement.

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

18d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Waste Drivers within Local Government

at Core Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Plus super

Competitive rates plus super plus overtime
Ongoing work with permanent opportunities
Great work life balance - Early start and finish times

Seeking Waste Drivers within Local Government - Immediate starts - Ongoing work with permanent opportunities

Recruited byLynne Courtney

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Project Officer

at City of Gold Coast

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bundall, Gold Coast QLD(Hybrid)

From $101,615 - $108,140 plus superannuation

9-day fortnight
Flexible work arrangements including hybrid/work from home options
Personal and professional development courses

You'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects and initiatives focused on improving waste management and resource recovery outcomes.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

R2026/40 - Landfill Attendant

at Wentworth Shire Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wentworth, Far West & North Central NSW

$65,979.47 per year + 12% superannuation

Accrued Rostered Days Off (for eligible roles) on top of 4 wks Annual Leave
Long Service Leave entitlements after 5 yrs service
Professional development opportunities

Join Wentworth Shire Council for a career in a progressive, community-focused work environment that prioritises the interests of the Shire.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Technical Officer

at Spinifex Recruiting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Murwillumbah, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW

Up to $53 p.h. + Super

$53 per hour + Super | 2-month contract with strong potential for extension
Work with Tweed Council supporting liquid tradewaste compliance & inspections
Ideal for Compliance, Environmental, Regulatory or Water/Wastewater backgrounds

Technical Officer - Liquid Trade Waste | $53ph + Super | Support compliance inspections with Tweed Shire Council. Contract with potential extension.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Medical Waste Driver (Sunshine Coast)

at Category 5

This is a Contract/Temp job

Forest Glen, Sunshine Coast QLD

$39.89 per/hr + Penalties

3-month temp contract with strong potential for extension
Long hours + overtime for the right candidate
Join a leading Australian company making a real environmental impact

Join Our Client and keep our Sunshine Coast clean!

subClassification: Couriers, Drivers & Postal ServicesCouriers, Drivers & Postal Services classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

12d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Waste Facility Plant Operator (Fixed Term 12 Months) Part-time

at Shire of Plantagenet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Barker, Albany & Great Southern WA

The Shire of Plantagenet is seeking a reliable and customer-focused Waste Facility Plant Operator to support operations at the O'Neill Waste Facility.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Business Lead Resource Recovery

at Albury City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Albury, Albury Area NSW

Be part of a team that keeps Albury running and looking its best
Join a workplace that values collaboration, creativity and work life balance
Take on meaningful work that challenges and rewards

Leading resource recovery procurement, contracts, grants and strategic business development.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Front/Rear Lift Waste Driver

at Randstad - Transport

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rocklea, Brisbane QLD

$46.88 p.h.+ OT

Randstad are looking for experienced waste drivers to join our clients team in Rocklea.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Contract Administrator (Waste Services Monitoring & Customer Resolution)

at Ashdown People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Alexandria, Sydney NSW

55-62ph + Super

Inner-city full-time role in the Waste & Resource Recovery Services team for a Gov agency, 6 or 12 month contract

subClassification: Contracts AdministrationContracts Administration classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Owner Driver – Waste Contractor

at Whelan Kartaway

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brunswick East, Melbourne VIC

long term business
3-year initial contract with competitive rates
Option to purchase a truck through Kartaway

Fantastic opportunity to secure a 3-year initial contract with competitive rates in a well-established, family-owned business of over 130 years

subClassification: Road TransportRoad Transport classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Side / Rear Loader Drivers, Offsiders & Runners

at Lynch Staffing Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Greenacre, Sydney NSW

$40 – $54 per hour

Rear/Side Load Drivers, Runners and General Hands required to perform Waste Collection, City Cleanup tasks in SW Sydney

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Regional Environmental Health and Waste Behaviour Coordinator

at North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Isa, Western QLD

$115,000 per year

The NWQROC is seeking an adventure driven EHO to work with member councils to deliver environmental health and waste behaviour change activities.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

General Labourer - Gladstone / Yarwun

at AWX Bundaberg

This is a Contract/Temp job

Yarwun, Gladstone & Central QLD

AUD 33.05 per hour

General Labourer – Gladstone / Yarwun

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Process Engineer

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newington, Sydney NSW

Hands-on process engineering role within a complex industrial environment
Drive optimisation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives
Heavy industry, incineration, instrumentation & PLC experience valued

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Owner Driver – Waste Contractor

at Whelan Kartaway

This is a Contract/Temp job

Torrensville, Adelaide SA

long term business
3-year initial contract with competitive rates
Option to purchase a truck through Kartaway

Fantastic opportunity to secure a 3-year initial contract with competitive rates in a well-established, family-owned business of over 130 years

subClassification: Road TransportRoad Transport classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

12d ago

Listed six days ago

HR Driver/Multi System Operator

at Category 5

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast QLD

$44.31 per hour + Super + Penalties

Immediate Start available
Competitive hourly rate + Super + Penalties
Maximise your earnings with regular overtime opportunities

Seeking a Multi System Operator (HR Driver) to operate a range of different vehicles in the waste industry. Regular overtime available.

subClassification: Road TransportRoad Transport classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d ago

Listed seven days ago

Truck Driver

at Randstad - Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hume, Canberra ACT

attractive package

HR Truck Driver 1-2 Years of HR Truck Driving Experience Waste Management Company experience preferred.

subClassification: Road TransportRoad Transport classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

7d ago

Listed ten days ago

Director Infrastructure

at City of Kalamunda

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kalamunda, Perth WA

$238,000 pa + super

Lead a diverse Infrastructure Directorate in a growing council.
Influence strategic decisions that deliver lasting community outcomes.
Drive asset, engineering environmental services and waste operational excellence

The City of Kalamunda is seeking a dynamic, innovative, qualified and experienced strategic leader for our Infrastructure Directorate.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

10d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Operational Support Officer

at Metro North Hospital & Health Service

This is a Contract/Temp job

Chermside, Brisbane QLD

$32.33 - $34.86 per hour

Fixed term temporary part-time, for 2 months with possible extension
Super up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements
Our Values - Respect, Teamwork, Compassion, High Performance and Integrity

Maintain clean, safe healthcare environments through cleaning, porterage, waste management and operational support services across BreastScreen sites

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

17h ago

Listed twelve days ago