Leading Hand Landfill

Talent Propeller; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7‑day rotating roster

12% superannuation

Annual leave entitlements

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

City of Coffs Harbour seeks a Leading Hand Landfill to coordinate daily operations at the Englands Road Waste Management Facility. You will lead a dedicated on-site team, operate heavy plant, and ensure safety, efficiency and environmental compliance across the site.

Ideal candidates are practical, team-focused and experienced with heavy machinery. This is a full-time, on-site role offering a 7-day roster, generous leave, and progressive benefits in coastal NSW.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery on construction or public works sites.
• Strong safety focus and incident prevention mindset.
• Ability to coordinate daily site activities and lead colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations at the Englands Road Waste Management Facility.
• Lead a dedicated on-site team and supervise activities.
• Operate heavy plant and equipment and ensure safe, efficient site runs.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Heavy machinery operation

Safety leadership

Environmental compliance

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.