Leading Hand Landfill

City of Coffs Harbour; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Coffs Harbour is seeking a hands-on site leader to coordinate a team operating heavy plant at the landfill. You will ensure daily operations run safely, efficiently and in line with environmental requirements.

The role suits a practical, team‑oriented leader who thrives outdoors and takes pride in a job well done, helping to keep our community clean and sustainable.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery with a strong safety mindset.
• Ability to provide clear direction to a team in outdoor work settings.
• Proven leadership in a waste management or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team to operate heavy plant and maintain site operations.
• Ensure landfill operations are safe, efficient and compliant with environmental requirements.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Job description

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

Key responsibilities

• This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll coordinate a team, operate heavy plant, maintain site operations and help ensure the landfill runs safely, efficiently and in line with environmental requirements.

What you need

• You’ll have experience operating heavy machinery, strong safety awareness and the ability to provide clear direction to others.
• Whether you’re already working in waste management or looking to take the next step in your career, this role offers the chance to lead a great team and play an important role in keeping our community clean and sustainable.
• If you’re a practical, team-focused leader who enjoys working outdoors and taking pride in a job well done, we want to hear from you.