Recycling and Waste Management

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Waste Management Officer

A Waste Management Officer collects and processes waste, operates machinery, and sorts materials for recycling, requiring physical fitness and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Street Cleaner

A Street Cleaner maintains cleanliness on streets and walkways using manual tools or machinery, working alone or in a team while prioritising tasks.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Beginner

Landfill Supervisor

A Landfill Supervisor coordinates operations at a waste disposal facility, managing staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and interacting with the public.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Beginner

Recycling Officer

A Recycling Officer collects and processes recyclable materials, operates machinery, and follows safety procedures, requiring physical fitness, teamwork, and time management.

Avg yearly income $70,720
Skill level Beginner

Footpath Sweeper

A Footpath Sweeper maintains cleanliness of footpaths and walkways using manual or electric tools, adhering to maintenance schedules and team protocols.

Avg yearly income $46,800
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in recycling and waste management

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPP30321

Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $2,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Commercial Cleaner Housekeeper
Street Cleaner Laundry Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Commercial Cleaner Housekeeper Street Cleaner Laundry Worker + 2 more
11130NAT

Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Sustainability Officer Sustainability Advisor
Waste Management Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Sustainability Officer Sustainability Advisor Waste Management Officer + 1 more
CPP40919

Certificate IV in Waste Management
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Waste Management Officer Environmental Compliance Officer Landfill Supervisor
Sustainability Manager Environmental Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Waste Management Officer Environmental Compliance Officer Landfill Supervisor Sustainability Manager Environmental Officer + 2 more
CPP30719

Certificate III in Waste Management
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Waste Management Officer Recycling Officer Landfill Supervisor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Waste Management Officer Recycling Officer Landfill Supervisor
LGA30120

Certificate III in Local Government
Distance
12 months
$600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Local Government Administration Officer Local Government Officer Council Maintenance Worker
Street Cleaner
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Local Government Administration Officer Local Government Officer Council Maintenance Worker Street Cleaner + 1 more
AHC31024

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 12 months
$2,190 - $6,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Landscape Labourer Gardener
Nurseryperson Garden Designer Garden Labourer Landscaper Footpath Sweeper
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Landscape Labourer Gardener Nurseryperson Garden Designer Garden Labourer Landscaper Footpath Sweeper + 5 more
AHC21624

Certificate II in Landscaping
Traineeship
21 months
$9,497
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Garden Designer
Landscaper Footpath Sweeper
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Garden Designer Landscaper Footpath Sweeper + 2 more
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