Leading Hand Landfill

Horsham Rural City Council; Horsham; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Horsham Rural City Council in Victoria is seeking an experienced Waste/Landfill Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations of the Landfill Group. You will oversee disposal collection activities and roster duties, ensuring smooth operations and safety.

The role emphasizes compliance with EPA legislation and guidelines, and requires a current driver's licence, plant operation licences, and basic first aid skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day activities of the Landfill Group.
• Oversee disposal collection operations and rostered duties.
• Ensure compliance with EPA legislation and guidelines.

Skills

Waste management knowledge

EPA guidelines understanding

Vehicle operation awareness

Job description

Introduction:
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
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.
Skills and Experiences:
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.