Every day, our Waste Services teams help keep the Sutherland Shire clean, safe and thriving. From coordinating daily collections to supporting our crews in the field, the work of our Operations Supervisors ensures essential services are delivered safely, efficiently and reliably.

We’re looking for an experienced Operations Supervisor who enjoys leading people, solving problems and making a difference through practical, hands-on leadership. This is an opportunity to take ownership of daily operations, support a dedicated team and play a key role in delivering services that the community depends on.

Reporting to the Coordinator Waste Services, you’ll oversee the day-to-day coordination of waste operations, including workforce allocation, scheduling, plant and equipment, and service delivery. You’ll provide visible leadership to your team, promote a strong safety culture and identify opportunities to improve how we deliver our services.

About you

You’re a confident and approachable leader who understands what it takes to run a successful frontline operation. You enjoy working with people, building capability and creating an environment where teams can perform at their best.

To succeed in this role, you’ll have:

- Experience supervising teams within waste services, transport, logistics or a similar operational environment.
- The ability to plan and coordinate daily work programs, resources and schedules.
- A strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
- Experience leading, mentoring and supporting employees to achieve positive outcomes.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with teams, contractors and stakeholders.
- A current HR Driver Licence.

Waste industry experience, Local Government experience, management qualifications or a Boat Licence will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to lead a team that makes a real difference every day. You’ll work in a supportive environment, contribute to a strong safety culture and help deliver essential services that our community values.

With a 9-day fortnight and the opportunity to be part of a team delivering meaningful frontline services, this role offers the chance to grow your leadership skills while making a visible impact across the Sutherland Shire.

If you’re a practical leader who enjoys being part of a team, improving the way things are done and delivering great outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Thursday 13th August 2026.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
- Package: $103,552 - $109,766 gross p.a.



plus 12% superannuation. Plus an award vehicle allowance of $10,780 gross p.a will be paid.
- Hours of work: Full Time, working 38 hours per week working a 9 day fortnight, applicants must be available to work across a 7-day spread.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Oliver Wady, Waste Operations Manager for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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