- Manage Darebin's hard rubbish collection and litter prevention programs
- Lead a dedicated operational team delivering essential services across the municipality
- Drive service improvements, compliance outcomes and customer satisfaction

- Lead a frontline service that directly improves community amenity and environmental outcomes.
- Manage Darebin's hard rubbish collection and litter prevention programs.
- Lead a dedicated operational team delivering essential services across the municipality.
- Drive service improvements, compliance outcomes and customer satisfaction.
- Work across contractors, government agencies and the community to solve complex issues.
- Competitive salary plus superannuation, along with versatile working arrangements.

Lead services that keep Darebin clean, safe and welcoming while making a visible impact on community amenity every day.

Take the lead in delivering Darebin's hard rubbish collection and litter prevention services. This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing operational team, improve service delivery and help shape a cleaner, more sustainable municipality.

About the role:

As Team Leader Hard Rubbish & Litter Prevention, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of Council's hard rubbish collection, litter prevention, illegal dumping response and city amenity services.

You will provide strong leadership to operational staff, oversee contractor performance and ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with community expectations.

You will:

- Lead, develop and support a team of operational employees.
- Oversee the delivery of hard rubbish collection and litter prevention programs.
- Coordinate responses to illegal dumping,



graffiti and amenity issues.
- Manage service schedules, contractor performance and operational priorities.
- Drive continuous improvement and customer-focused service outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with safety, legislative and Council requirements.
- Monitor service performance and provide operational reporting and advice.

About you:

You are a capable operational leader with experience managing frontline services, people and contractors in a complex environment.

You bring sound judgement, strong organisational skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality services that make a positive impact on the community.

You will bring:

- Experience leading teams in operational, waste management or field-based environments.
- Knowledge of hard rubbish, litter prevention, waste management or city amenity services.
- Strong contractor management and service delivery experience.
- Sound understanding of compliance, safety and risk management requirements.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving capability.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer outcomes.

Why Darebin?

Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria,



and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We offer:

- A supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity
- The chance to make a real difference

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application including a Cover Letter and Resume. If you wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description, you may do so in your cover letter.

Applications close on 9 October 2026 at 11.30pm. Applications will be reviewed during the advertising period so if you’re interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to get your application in as early as possible.

For a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity, please email [email protected] (Manager Operations & Waste) to arrange a suitable time.

Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.

Pre-employment Checks

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards.

All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.

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📌 Team Leader Hard Rubbish & Litter Prevention (Melbourne)
🏢 Darebin City Council
📍 Melbourne