Supervisor Landfill

City of Coffs Harbour; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home vehicle

12% superannuation

Permanent Full-Time 38 hours per week

Job summary

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking a hands-on Supervisor Landfill to lead day-to-day operations, supervise staff and operate heavy plant as needed. You will ensure safety, environmental compliance and efficient waste handling on site, while developing your team’s skills and performance.

This is a permanent full-time role offering 38 hours per week, a take-home vehicle, and generous leave entitlements. Applicants should have a strong safety mindset and practical leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience supervising a civil works, landfill or operational team.
• At least two years' experience operating heavy plant across equipment such as waste compactors, loaders or excavators.
• A current HR Driver Licence.
• White Card.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental compliance.
• The ability to lead, motivate and support a team in a busy operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervising Landfill Operators and coordinating daily activities.
• Leading safe work practices across the site.
• Operating heavy plant including compactors, loaders and excavators.
• Managing waste movements, stockpiles and landfill operations.
• Monitoring environmental controls and site compliance.
• Coaching, training and mentoring team members.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
• Building a positive and productive team culture.

Skills

Heavy plant operation

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Waste management

Environmental monitoring

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

HR Driver Licence

White Card

Job description

• Newly created leadership role within our growing Waste Services team
• Take ownership of safety, site operations and team performance
• Hands-on role combining heavy plant operation and team leadership

This is an exciting opportunity to join the City of Coffs Harbour in a newly created Supervisor Landfill role. Created as part of a recent review of our Waste Services team, this position is one of several new roles established to strengthen leadership on site, support our growing operation, and ensure we continue to deliver safe, efficient and environmentally responsible waste services to the community. If you've got experience operating heavy plant, leading crews, and taking pride in a job done properly, this could be the next step in your career.

About the Role

As Supervisor Landfill, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of landfill operations, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently and in line with environmental requirements. You'll coordinate staff, oversee site activities, operate plant when required, and support the ongoing development of your team.

• Supervising Landfill Operators and coordinating daily activities
• Leading safe work practices across the site
• Operating heavy plant including compactors, loaders and excavators
• Managing waste movements, stockpiles and landfill operations
• Monitoring environmental controls and site compliance
• Coaching, training and mentoring team members
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility
• Building a positive and productive team culture.

About You

You're a practical leader who isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves and lead from the front. You have experience in landfill operations, civil construction, quarrying, mining, earthmoving, or a similar environment and understand the importance of safety, teamwork and getting the job done right. You enjoy supporting and developing others, can confidently coordinate day-to-day operations, and have the ability to keep a team focused on achieving results.

What's Required?

• Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience supervising a civil works, landfill or operational team
• At least two years' experience operating heavy plant across equipment such as waste compactors, loaders or excavators
• A current HR Driver Licence
• White Card
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental compliance
• The ability to lead, motivate and support a team in a busy operational environment

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary from around $80K depending on your capabilities and experience + allowances + shift penalties
• 12% superannuation
• Take-home vehicle
• Permanent Full-Time 38 hours per week
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlined here !

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions.

Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.

Applications Close: 25 Oct 2026