Supervisor - Landfill Operations

Bundaberg Region; Queensland; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice

Leave loading 17.5%

9-day fortnight

Fitness Passport

Uniform allowance

Wellbeing and EAP support

Professional development support

Healthy work-life balance

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking an experienced Landfill Supervisor to lead safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible landfill operations. You will oversee day-to-day activities, coordinate capital projects, supervise staff and contractors, and ensure compliance with environmental and legislative requirements.

Join a growing community-focused team in Queensland. The role offers a permanent full-time position with an attractive remuneration package and benefits, including salary

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supervising operational teams and delivering capital projects within earthmoving, construction, landfill, civil works or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety, environmental management practices, and legislative compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to coordinate contractors, manage resources and achieve project outcomes within budget and timeframes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to prepare reports and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• A current C Class and HR licence, White Card, and strong administrative and technology skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee landfill operations for safe, efficient and compliant performance.
• Coordinate capital projects and supervise employees and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and legislative requirements.
• Work with operational teams to deliver sustainable waste management services.

Skills

Supervising teams

Capital project delivery

Earthmoving/landfill

Safety compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

$97,527 per annum + super + benefits Permanent Full Time Waste and Recycling, Infrastructure Operations and Delivery Bundaberg Region

About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone. Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
• 9-day fortnight roster
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Uniform Allowance
• Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
• Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
• Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued

Discover more about working at Bundaberg Regional Council and the benefits we offer our employees by clicking here.

About The Opportunity

Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Landfill Supervisor to lead the safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operation of our waste management facilities. In this role, you will oversee landfill operations, coordinate capital projects, supervise employees and contractors, and ensure compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. Working closely with operational teams, you will help deliver sustainable waste management services that support the current and future needs of our growing community. This is an exciting opportunity to combine operational leadership, project management and environmental stewardship while contributing to essential community infrastructure and services.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

• Demonstrated experience supervising operational teams and delivering capital projects within earthmoving, construction, landfill, civil works or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety, environmental management practices, and legislative compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to coordinate contractors, manage resources and achieve project outcomes within budget and timeframes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to prepare reports and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• A current C Class and HR licence, White Card, and strong administrative and technology skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

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The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate our community’s rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and Pre-Employment Medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process.

Applications close on Wednesday, 18 November 2026, at 11:59 pm AEST.