Senior Operations Technician – Waste and Cleansing Services

Bayside Council; Bayside; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

RDO

Christmas leave

Job summary

Bayside Council is seeking a Senior Operations Technician to lead an outdoor crew across the Bayside Local Government Area. The role involves coordinating day-to-day tasks, ensuring work aligns with council plans and WH&S policies, and driving maintenance programs at depots in Bexley or Mascot.

Ideal candidates will have proven leadership of small teams, a current HR licence, and a SafeWork NSW white card. The position offers a 9-day fortnigh with an RDO and robust employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in leading small teams.
• Strong communication skills in a leadership role.
• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) Vehicle Driver’s Licence required.
• A SafeWork NSW white card (construction induce) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead small teams to deliver services in line with directives and standards.
• Plan, organise and deliver works to meet programs.
• Oversee day-to-day tasks and ensure compliance with WH&S policies.
• Provide feedback to improve service delivery and raise safety concerns.
• Support team discussions and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Education

HR Licence

Job description

Senior Operations Technician – Waste and Cleansing Services

Senior Operations Technician – Waste and Cleansing Services

Lead small outdoor crew to preserve and maintain the beautiful Bayside LGA

Full time permanent position with family friendly benefits and great workplace culture

9 day fortnight, RDO, $1463 - $1,623 pw (including allowances) + 12% super

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Presentation directorate ensures that our area is presented in an aesthetically pleasing manner, that is clean, enjoyable to live in and instils pride in our community.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who demonstrates exceptional communication skills and leadership qualities. As a member of the Bayside Council team, you will become part of a well-known, dedicated organisation that truly cares for their community and employees as demonstrated by the various initiatives offered.

The Leading Hand assists Team Leaders to deliver a program of scheduled, proactive and reactive works in line with Council’s service levels and guarantees. The role is responsible for the day to day over‑seeing of small team(s) that conduct a wide range of activities and to ensure that all allocated work and/or programs are met. Duties may involve driving medium and/or heavy rigid vehicles. This role will be based at either our Bexley or Mascot Depot.

Key responsibilities

Lead small team(s) to deliver services in line with the Team Leader, Coordinator or Management directives and Council’s service levels and guarantees.

Plan, organise and deliver works to ensure effective delivery of instructions or programs.

Carry out operational work and responsibilities in line with Council’s plans, policies and procedures, and in accordance with WH&S legislation.

Provide feedback to enable Team Leader(s) to improve the service delivery, highlight WH&S issues, and risk or compliance requirements.

Actively participate and contribute constructively to team discussions

Undertake any other reasonable outcomes identified and authorised by General Manager, Director, Manager, Coordinator, Supervisor, or Team Leader.

About you

We are looking for an individual with a strong work ethic and good communication skills who meets the following criteria:

Demonstrated experience in leading small team(s) within a relevant field.

Current Heavy Rigid (HR) Vehicle Driver’s Licence.

A SafeWork NSW white card (general construction induction card).

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

9 day fortnight with a RDO

3 extra days off during Christmas each year

10 days sick leave each year

5 days My Leave allowing flexible personal leave each year

Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to Fitness Passport

Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Deadline

Wednesday 14 October. Interviews will be held before the end October.

Weekly rate

$1463 - $1,623 pw (including allowances) + 12% super

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Equal Opportunity

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.