Supervisor Landfill

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

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Take-home vehicle

Flexible work arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

The City of Coffs Harbour in NSW seeks a Supervisor Landfill to oversee day-to-day landfill operations, safety, and environmental compliance. You will coordinate staff, operate heavy plant when required, and mentor a growing team to deliver efficient waste services.

We’re looking for a practical leader with at least two years operating heavy plant and experience supervising civil works or landfill teams. A current HR Licence and White Card are essential, with a permanent full-time 38-hour week.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent experience.
• Experience supervising a civil works, landfill or operations team.
• At least two years operating heavy plant (compactors, loaders, excavators).
• HR Driver Licence and White Card; strong safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Landfill Operators and coordinate daily activities.
• Lead safe work practices across the site.
• Operate heavy plant when required (compactors, loaders, excavators).
• Manage waste movements, stockpiles and landfill operations.
• Monitor environmental controls and site compliance.
• Coach, train and mentor team members.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and team culture.

Skills

People leadership

Safety leadership

Team coordination

Heavy plant operation

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Tools

Waste compactors

Loaders

Excavators

Job description

The City of Coffs Harbour – Coffs Harbour NSW

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

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?

We're looking for someone who has:

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.