Lead Council's waste and resource recovery operations, delivering safe, efficient and environmentally responsible services across multiple sites.

Waste Services Team Leader Ongoing - full time The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and motivated Waste Services Team Leader to oversee Council’s waste management facilities across multiple sites. This position plays an important role in ensuring landfill, waste disposal, recycling and resource recovery activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with environmental, legislative and operational requirements. Working closely with the Waste and Compliance Services Coordinator, you will lead employees and contractors, oversee day-to-day activities, monitor compliance and contribute to the continuous improvement of Council’s waste and resource recovery services. What Council Offers:

- 76 hour fortnight with roster variations depending on the position (9-day fortnight - RDOs in accordance with Council policy)
- Up to 12.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading
- 15 days paid sick/parental leave
- Salary Packaging options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Accredited Mental Health First Aid Officers
- Corporate Uniforms (annual allowance) and PPE supplied

General Salary Information

This position is classified as Level 4C76 under the Hinchinbrook Shire Council Local Government Officers (Stream A) Certified Agreement.

The salary is $92,222 per annum plus superannuation. $46.6712 per hour.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are a practical and proactive leader with experience in waste management, landfill operations, resource recovery or a similar operational environment. You can confidently lead employees and contractors, coordinate competing priorities and maintain a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance and service delivery. You bring sound judgement, strong communication and problem-solving solving skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with employees, contractors,



regulators and members of the community. You are also comfortable with operational systems, maintaining accurate records and contributing to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, supervise and mentor Waste Services employees across multiple waste management and resource recovery sites, fostering a positive team culture, high performance and safe work practices.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of Council's waste, recycling and resource recovery facilities to ensure efficient, effective and compliant service delivery.
- Monitor landfill operations, waste acceptance, disposal activities, recycling processes and resource recovery initiatives to ensure compliance with legislative, environmental and operational requirements.
- Promote and maintain a strong workplace health and safety culture through hazard identification, incident management, safe work practices and compliance with legislative requirements.

Key Selection Criteria

If our values resonate with you 'Prospect, Respect, Strength and Accountability' and you possess the following qualifications and experience, read below about how to apply:

Mandatory

- Demonstrated experience in waste management, landfill operations, resource recovery, or a similar operational environment;
- Experience leading and supervising employees and contractors;
- Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety, risk management and environmental compliance requirements;
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and operational record keeping;
- Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence; and
- Construction White Card, or the ability to obtain.

Desirable

- Certificate III or higher qualification in Waste Management, Leadership, Civil Construction, Environmental Management, or a related field;
- Experience in landfill, recycling and resource recovery operations;
- Knowledge of legislation and regulatory requirements relating to waste management and environmental compliance;
- Experience using weighbridge or waste management software systems, including Mandalay; &

📌 Waste Services Team Leader (Australia)
🏢 Hinchinbrook Shire Council
📍 Australia