Byron Shire Council is seeking an experiencedSite 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 prospect

Byron Shire Council is seeking an experiencedSite 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 from other work sites as required for op

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