Leading Hand Landfill

Horsham Rural City Council; Horsham; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Horsham Rural City Council is seeking a Waste Management Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day activities of the Landfill Group and ensure safe, compliant disposal operations. The role emphasizes EPA compliance and efficient rostered duties within the Waste Section. A current driver's licence and relevant licences are required, with first aid valued as an additional skill.

Closing date: 27/09/2026. This position is based in Horsham and involves on-site supervision, with responsibilities extending

Qualifications

• Broad waste management knowledge and EPA guideline understanding.
• Current driver’s license and plant operation licences/certification required.
• First aid skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day activities of the Landfill Group.
• Ensure disposal collection operations meet schedule and safety standards.
• Maintain compliance with EPA legislation and guidelines.

Skills

Waste management

EPA guidelines

Driver's license

Job description

Horsham Rural City Council is a vibrant municipality located approximately 300 kilmoetres north-west of Melbourne. The majority of its 19,880 residents are located in Horsham, a hub for health care, niche retail, education and schooling, community services, arts, sports and culture.

The region is a significant producer of dryland, broad-acre cereals and agriculture is one of the region's main industries. There is an abundance of wide-open space, small populations and diverse natural assets, including recreational lakes, wetlands, the Wimmera River, Mount Arapiles and nearby Grampians National Park.

Horsham Rural City Council is proud to be an inclusive, child-safe and equal opportunity employer. We offer a range of flexible work arrangements and people of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Every application is reviewed by a real person, not an automated system.

Job Description

This position is operational and also includes responsibility for supervision of the day-to-day activities of the Landfill Group which implement domestic and where necessary, industrial and litter waste disposal collection by the operation of disposal collection vehicles and other duties as rostered as part of the Waste Section.

The position also has a strong compliance focus, including compliance with EPA legislation and guidelines.

Desired Skills and Experience

You will have broad waste management knowledge/experience and knowledge and understanding of EPA guidelines and waste management practices. A current driver's licence and plant operation licences/certification are also required. First aid skills are valued.

Closing Date: 27/09/2026