Leading Hand Landfill

Council Jobs; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Penalty rates on a rotating roster

Job summary

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking a hands-on Leading Hand Landfill to coordinate daily operations at Englands Road Waste Management Facility. You will lead a dedicated team, operate heavy plant, and ensure activities meet safety and environmental standards.

This permanent full-time role offers a 38-hour week, a 7-day rotating roster with penalties, and generous leave entitlements, plus allowances and 12% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in outdoor or industrial settings.
• Proven ability to operate and supervise heavy plant/equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to coordinate daily operations and deliver quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations at Englands Road Waste Management Facility.
• Lead and develop a dedicated team on site.
• Operate heavy plant and equipment as required.
• Ensure operations align with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Heavy machinery operation

Safety awareness

Operations coordination

Job description

• Lead a dedicated team delivering an essential service that helps keep the Coffs Coast clean, safe and sustainable.
• Permanent full-time opportunity with a 7-day rotating roster, penalty rates, allowances and excellent employment benefits.
• Take the next step in your leadership career while making a real impact on your local community.

About the role

Step into a hands-on leadership role where you'll help keep our community clean, safe and sustainable. As our Leading Hand Landfill, you'll coordinate daily operations at the Englands Road Waste Management Facility, lead a dedicated team, operate heavy plant and equipment, and ensure the site runs safely, efficiently and in line with environmental standards. This is a great opportunity for an experienced operator ready to take the next step in their career.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

You're a practical, team-focused professional who enjoys working outdoors and leading by example. With experience operating heavy machinery and a strong commitment to safety, you're confident coordinating work activities, supporting others and delivering quality outcomes. You take pride in maintaining high standards, building positive working relationships and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.

What's on offer?

• Competitive base salary from $72.5K -$76K, depending on your capabilities and experience + allowances + 12% superannuation
• 7-day rotating roster with applicable penalty rates
• Permanent Full-Time 38 hours per week
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.