Site Operations Manager - Waste Management Facility

Nrmjoenvironmental Jobs, Nrm; Caboolture, Brisbane; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Moreton Bay is seeking an experienced waste-management leader to head a major waste facility, improving safety, environmental performance and service outcomes in a fast-growing region. You will oversee landfill and transfer-station operations, lead a qualified team, manage contractors and drive improvements while maintaining safety and compliance.

This is a permanent full-time role with a 9-day fortnight and a salary range aligned to level 7–8.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading landfill and waste-facility operations
• Knowledge of environmental management and weighbridge systems
• Familiar with Queensland waste levy and governance requirements
• Proven ability to manage regulators and contractors

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient and compliant operation of a major waste facility
• Own landfill, transfer-station and resource-recovery activities
• Develop and lead a capable operational team and manage contractors
• Turn operational insight into practical improvements balancing safety, environment and finances

Job description

Lead a major waste-management operation that directly improves the safety, sustainability and livability of one of Australias fastest-growing cities.

The Details:

• Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
• $123,300 to $158,440 pa + 12% super (level 7 to 8)
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Location: Dakabin or Caboolture

Join Australias third-largest council and lead a major waste-management operation with a direct impact on the safety, sustainability and livability of one of Australias fastest-growing cities.

This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced waste-management professional who wants more than day-to-day operations. You will lead the safe, efficient and compliant operation of a major facility, while helping City of Moreton Bay improve resource recovery, environmental performance and service outcomes for a growing community.

Youll take ownership of landfill, transfer-station and resource-recovery activities, lead and develop a capable operational team, manage contractors and stakeholder relationships, and turn operational insight into practical improvements. Your work will balance site safety, environmental obligations, financial stewardship and excellent public service.

Why this role stands out

• Meaningful scale and influence: Shape essential services for Australias third-largest council and one of its fastest-growing regions.
• Leadership with purpose: Build a safe, inclusive and high-performing team while driving continuous improvement across a complex operational site.
• A future-focused mandate: Help deliver better environmental outcomes, stronger resource recovery and more efficient operations.
• Work-life balance and security: Enjoy a 9-day fortnight, permanent employment and negotiated salary increases, including 4% in July 2027 or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater.
• Genuine career investment: Access study, training and research support, salary packaging, discounted health insurance, Fitness Passport and wellbeing services.

This role is known as Site Operations Team Leader within our organisation.

What youll bring

You will have substantial experience leading landfill and waste-facility operations, including environmental management, weighbridge systems and the Queensland waste levy. You will be known for sound governance and risk judgement, constructive relationships with regulators and contractors, and the ability to guide teams through change.

A current C-class driver licence and Construction Induction Card are required. Vaccinations for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Tetanus are required (or willingness to obtain).

Build a career that keeps a growing city moving, protects its environment and leaves a lasting operational legacy.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

• See the position description attached below for further information about this role.

nrmjobs.com.au/job/20030256