Team Leader Community Recycling Centre

City of Canada Bay Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Parental leave

Continuous training

Health programs

Job summary

City of Canada Bay Council invites applications for a Community Recycling Centre Operator to support daily facility operations, assist customers with safe disposal, and help manage recyclable materials.

You will work with the Waste Team to ensure safe, efficient operations, contribute to data records, and support continuous improvement within the Council's recycling program. The role requires relevant certificates and a collaborative, safety-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Essential: White Card (General Construction Induction), ChemCert Accreditation, and Traffic Controller Qualification.
• Demonstrated competency in safe handling, storage and management of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods.
• Solid knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support operation of the Community Recycling Centre and liaise with customers, suppliers and contractors.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
• Undertake general maintenance of the facility and equipment.
• Load trucks and maintain records of deliveries, collections and other activities.
• Collect problem waste from stations at Council facilities at least twice weekly and transport to the Centre with accurate data.
• Perform daily facility storage and safety checks.
• Provide technical and operational support to related activities as needed.
• Foster a positive team culture through collaboration and communication.
• Support workplace reform and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

WH&S knowledge

Education

White Card

ChemCert Accreditation

Traffic Controller Qualification

Job description

City of Canada Bay Council – Five Dock NSW

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council's values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

We are seeking a reliable and customer-focused Community Recycling Centre Operator to support the day-to-day operation of our facility. You will assist customers with the safe disposal of household materials, manage recyclable materials, and provide operational support to ensure the centre runs safely and efficiently.

You will contribute to a welcoming and well-organised environment, work collaboratively with the team, and help maintain high-quality public spaces for the community.

About the role

Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Proactively support the operation of the Community Recycling Centre by liaising with customers, suppliers and contractors.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
• Undertake general maintenance of the facility and equipment.
• Load trucks as required and maintain accurate records of deliveries, collections and other operational activities.
• Collect problem waste from the stations located at Council facilities minimum twice a week, transport them to the Community Recycling Centre and ensure accurate data and records are maintained.
• Undertake facility storage and safety daily check
• Undertake feedback and service rating in collaboration with Councils Waste Team and the NSW EPA
• Undertake Bulky cardboard reporting/other problem waste reporting.
• Provide technical and operational support to other activities as required.
• Foster a positive, motivated team culture through strong collaboration and communication.
• Support continuous improvement by contributing to workplace reform, service efficiency, and operational goals.

About you

The following are the essential criteria for this position:

• Current General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Current ChemCert Accreditation.
• Current Traffic Controller (TCR) Qualification.
• Demonstrated competency in the safe handling, storage and management of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Well-developed customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.

Note: Where any of the essential certificates are not currently held, they will be required to be obtained prior to commencement.

Please refer to the proposed roster arrangement outlined in the advertisement on Council's website.

One Monday per fortnight is required to support CRC collections, contractor management, housekeeping, stock management and general site maintenance while the centre is closed to the public.

What’s on offer

We are offering a remuneration between $72,492 to $83,366 (pro-rata) annual salary plus super and allowances.

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

• A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
• Significant leave benefits (parental leave, sick/personal leave, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks) and much, much more!

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Peter Polieri, Coordinator Cleansing Services on 02 9911 6***.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.

Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.