Coordinator (Operations & Logistics)

Shoalhaven City Council; Nowra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Flexitime for indoor staff

9-day fortnight for outdoor staff

Flexible and remote working

Job summary

Shoalhaven City Council in Nowra, NSW, seeks a Coordinator - Operations & Logistics to oversee safe, efficient waste facilities and logistics services. You will lead supervisors and staff, manage resources and ensure reliable service delivery to the community.

The role requires on-call availability and may include overtime. Salary is grade-based with progression through steps based on performance.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience in a complex service delivery environment.
• Experience managing safety, operational performance, resources and compliance obligations.
• Strong logistics and asset management capabilities.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and support supervisors and operational employees to deliver safe, effective and customer-focused services.
• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture across the operation.
• Monitor and report on operational performance, service levels and business outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve asset utilisation, operational efficiency and service reliability.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Logistics management

Safety management

Operational reporting

Contractor management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in management or logistics

Job description

• 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
• Located at West Nowra Recycling Depot
• Leaseback vehicle available

About the Role

The Coordinator - Operations & Logistics is responsible for coordinating the safe, efficient and compliant operation of Council's waste facilities and logistics services. The role leads employees and contractors, manages operational resources and assets, and ensures reliable service delivery to the community. This includes:

• Lead, develop and support supervisors and operational employees to deliver safe, effective and customer focused services.
• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture across the operation.
• Monitor and report on operational performance, service levels and business outcomes
• Identify opportunities to improve asset utilisation, operational efficiency and service reliability

Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in management, engineering, logistics, construction, operations management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading operational teams in a complex service delivery environment.
• Experience managing safety, operational performance, resources and compliance obligations.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a SafeWork NSW Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

We are seeking a proactive and hands on leader with strong operational, logistics, and people management skills. The ideal candidate will be safety focused, organised, and able to coordinate staff, contractors, assets, and resources to deliver efficient and compliant waste services. They will be a collaborative team player who can solve problems, manage competing priorities, and contribute to a positive and productive team culture.

Applications Close

Thursday, 19 November 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact James Allen - Sustainability & Resource Recovery Manager - 0447 889 ***

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• NSW Welcome Experience

Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.