Byron Shire Council is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor (Spoil Processing) to join our Works team, leading the day-to-day operations of our spoil processing site in Myocum, NSW.

This is a hands‑on leadership role overseeing spoil processing, land rehabilitation activities, plant operations and a small operational team. You'll coordinate daily works, manage site activities, ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements, and play a key role in delivering efficient and sustainable outcomes for the community.

If you have a background in earthworks, civil construction, quarry operations or land rehabilitation and enjoy leading teams in a practical outdoor environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About the opportunity

Byron Shire Council is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor (Spoil Processing) to join our Works team, leading the day-to-day operations of our spoil processing site in Myocum, NSW.

This is a hands‑on leadership role overseeing spoil processing, land rehabilitation activities, plant operations and a small operational team. You'll coordinate daily works, manage site activities, ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements, and play a key role in delivering efficient and sustainable outcomes for the community.

If you have a background in earthworks, civil construction, quarry operations or land rehabilitation and enjoy leading teams in a practical outdoor environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

- Lead and coordinate daily site operations and spoil processing activities.
- Supervise and support a small team of plant operators.
- Manage material handling, stockpiles and land rehabilitation works.




- Plan and schedule site activities to achieve operational objectives.
- Monitor plant, equipment and site resources to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Manage soil and water testing activities, ensuring accurate sample collection, validation and data recording.
- Interpret plans, levels and technical specifications.
- Maintain accurate records, reports and operational documentation.
- Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety and environmental requirements.
- Collaborate with contractors, stakeholders and internal teams to deliver quality outcomes.
- Identify opportunities to improve site performance, safety and operational efficiency.

This role participates in a rostered on‑call service and may require scheduled or unscheduled overtime as part of providing essential community services.

What we're looking for

- Experience leading crews within civil construction, bulk earthworks, quarrying, resource recovery or land rehabilitation environments.
- Strong operational knowledge of earthmoving and material handling activities.
- Experience operating or supervising heavy plant, including excavators, loaders and dozers.
- Ability to coordinate workloads, prioritise tasks and deliver outcomes safely and efficiently.
- Sound understanding of rehabiliation works, drainage shaping,



stockpile management and site operations.
- Strong communication, leadership and customer service skills.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, levels and technical drawings.
- Current Drivers Licence and White Card.

Additional skills (highly regarded)

- Certificate in Civil Construction or related discipline.
- Excavator and/or Front‑End Loader tickets.
- MR Licence
- Experience working on rehabilitation or environmental restoration projects.
- First Aid Certificate
- Experience monitoring project costs and budgets.
- Knowledge of erosion and sediment control practices.

Position Description: Download Site Supervisor (Spoil Processing) PD here

We offer:

- Full‑time position (38 hours per week / 9 day fortnight), working Monday to Friday
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,403.59 to $1,626.28 per week (dependent upon skills and experience)
- 12% Superannuation
- Commuter lease vehicle

Other benefits include:

- Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases based on award conditions
- Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years' service
- Education and training support
- Attractive salary packaging scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- MyLeave
- Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an cutting-edge and sustainable council.

Location: This position is based at Council's Resource Recovery Centre in Myocum, however Council can require you to work

📌 Site Supervisor (Sydney)
🏢 Byron Shire Council
📍 Sydney