Manager Container Collections

FULL TIME

LOCATION | Launceston

City Mission is seeking a motivated and relationship focused individual to grow and support our container collection partnerships across Northern Tasmania. This hands on role combines stakeholder engagement, customer service, logistics coordination and regular driving responsibilities to help expand our Recycle Rewards services and community impact.

You will be responsible for building strong relationships with businesses, schools, community groups and other organisations, coordinating collection services and personally carrying out bin deliveries and collections across the Launceston region. This includes regular driving and towing of a large trailer, handling containers and bins, and ensuring partners receive a reliable and professional service.

Reporting to the Depot Manager, you will play a key role in growing collection partnerships while helping City Mission achieve sustainability and recycling goals.

*All applicants must be physically fit and capable of undertaking regular manual handling tasks, including the loading, unloading of bin delivery and collection. This is an essential requirement of the role and applicants must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment medical assessment.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

- Experience in Business Development, logistics and/or recycling.

- Strong customer service and communication skills.

- Ability to follow policies, solve problems, and improve processes.

- Knowledge of workplace health and safety standards.

- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).

- Ability to adapt to change and implement improvements.

- A current driver’s licence with a good driving record.





- Experience with heavy vehicle and/or towing would be beneficial.

- National Police Check is required for all roles at LCM.

- Registration to Work with Vulnerable People is required for all roles at LCM.

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

- Experience or demonstrated capacity to work in an organisation adopting a Christian ethos.

- Positive, adaptable, and solution-focused attitude.

- Physically able to perform manual tasks and stand for long periods.

- Commitment to child safety, inclusion, and workplace equity.

Why work with us?

- Supportive and vibrant workplace culture.

- Access to attractive salary packaging advantages.

- In-house Chaplaincy and Employee Assistance Program. (EAP)

- Reward and recognition initiatives, including birthday celebrations.

- Wellbeing programs that support your health and work-life balance.

If you have a passion to work as part of a friendly team in a caring, compassionate environment, knowing that our success will be directed towards community services, individuals at risk of homelessness and those struggling with dependency related problems then we encourage you to apply.

The Salary will be based on the Waste Award 2020 [MA000043} Level 6. As a Public Benevolent Institution, LCM employees are eligible to Salary Package through our approved provider.

Please send your application addressing the selection criteria and your ability to effectively perform the primary tasks above to the Manager People and Culture, Launceston City Mission, PO Box 168, Launceston, or upload it to the SEEK website.

A full job description is available by phoning 6335 3000 during office hours, by emailing ••••@citymission.org.au, or via our website – www.citymission.org.au/careers.

Applications close on Tuesday 3rd November, 2026 at 9:00 am.

📌 Manager Container Collections (Launceston)
🏢 Launceston City Mission
📍 Launceston