Contract Type: Full Time,
38 hours per week, 9 day fortnight
Salary Range:
Grade 15
[$96k - $106K] ($******* - $******* per week + Up to $8,000 / Year Attraction and Retention Bonus & 12% Super)
Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday 9 November ****
Open New Horizons – Your Career, Your Community
At Gunnedah Shire Council, we create opportunities for you to Open New Horizons – in your career, within your community and for your future.
Whether you are starting your career journey, developing new skills, or taking the next step professionally, we provide a supportive environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.
We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, connected and empowered to succeed – but also understand the importance of your personal wellbeing and your life outside of work.
Gunnedah Shire Council is committed to recognising, rewarding, and supporting our people through a range of benefits and opportunities designed to help employees open new horizons in their career, community, and lifestyle.
We seek an enthusiastic, hard-working leader for the role of
Operations Supervisor Waste Services
.As a senior team member of the Waste Services department, this critical role will oversee the daily operations of the council's landfill and recycling centre and regionalwaste management facilities.
Looking for a tree change?
Enjoy a rural community lifestyle!
Fantastic prospect to advance your career in a vibrant local community!
Receive an attractive package to $114,000/year (depending on experience/qualifications) PLUS super and salary packaging options!
Reporting to the ManagerWaste, you will be
primarily responsible for managing the Council's waste infrastructure, including landfills, transfer and recycling centres
, ensuring they comply with the requirements of the Council's EPA licence.
More specifically, your day-to-day duties will include (but will not be limited to):
Compliance:
Ensuring that the operation of all waste infrastructure complies with the relevant legislation and regulations.
WHS:
Implementation of safety standards and policies at all worksites.
Leadership:
Providing clear direction to all team members, ensuring they comply with council policies and procedures.
Financial:
Assisting the Manager Waste in managing the budget for the department, including collecting, collating and reporting data concerning waste management operations.
You may also be required to represent the council at regional waste management meetings and activities.
What You'll Bring to the Team




To be successful in this role,
you will bring demonstrated experience in leading a team,
with experience in plant managementbeing highly regarded.
Your effective communication and relationship-building skills will enable you to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders,allowing you tocreate and implement initiatives to increase recycling and reduce waste across the Gunnedah community.
Other key requirements for this position include:
Experience in management of plant and assessment of operational capabilities.
WorkCover General Induction and Work Activity WHS Induction Ticket.
Demonstrated experience in a field or administrative based supervisory role.
Demonstrated decision-making skills.
Demonstrated experience in implementing workplace safety, quality systems and environmental assessment.
Demonstrated skills and knowledge in use of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability and continued commitment to work according to Councils' policies and Code of Conduct, with or without supervision.
Current valid NSW Class C Drivers Licence (ongoing employment is conditional on maintaining this Licence).
* While not required,desirable characteristics of a successful candidate could include:
Experience in Local Government
Certificate IV in a relevant field or related education equivalent and/or experience in waste management or similar environmental field demonstrating technical knowledge relevant to the position.
Previous experience in waste management.
Current First Aid Certificate.
Qualifications in Environmental science, asset management or other relevant field.
NSW class HR Drivers licence.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!
Why Join Gunnedah Shire Council?
Working at Gunnedah Shire Council offers a range of benefits, some of which include:
Accrue a Rostered Day Off (RDO) every 2 weeks, working only a 9-day fortnight!
Access to MyLeave - An additional 5 days of leave each year to support a healthy and flexible work-life balance.




Receive Long Service Leave after only 5 years!
Eligible staff can receive up to $8,000/ year through our new Attraction and Retention Bonus ($2,000 quarterly payments to support your ongoing commitment to GSC)
Receive annual award salary increases with potential for further increases during performance appraisal cycles.
Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options available - Salary Packaging Australia
Eligible staff can access 14 weeks of paid parental leave (or 28 weeks at half pay)!
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Access to 4 weeks annual leave
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.
Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.
Location
AUSTRALIA
Gunnedah Shire Council – About Us
A council truly passionate about community!
Gunnedah Shire Council is an integral part of the Gunnedah community, a vibrant, warm and friendly town surrounded by the expansive Liverpool Plains and framed by the Nandewar Ranges.
At Gunnedah Shire Council we are committed to providing a friendly and helpful service to all stakeholders.
We are dedicated to Gunnedah being a liveable and accessible community for all ages and demographics.
Additionally, as a council we are proud to promote economic and business development in the region.We are not only invested in the people of Gunnedah, we are also heavily invested in its employees and their future careers.To find out more about Gunnedah Shire Council and our careers on offer, follow this link .
Further information
As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening.
Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails.
Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.
Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes.Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.
Council is an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect.
We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.
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📌 Operations Supervisor - Waste Services (New South Wales)
🏢 Gunnedah Shire Council
📍 New South Wales