Team Leader - Waste Transfer Station

Council Jobs; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Paid parental leave

Health & wellbeing program

Free parking on site

Job summary

Port Stephens Council is seeking a Team Leader for the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station. You will lead a team of 7 Waste Operators, oversee weighbridge operations, and coordinate waste reception and sorting while ensuring safety and adherence to council procedures.

Role includes rostering, contractor coordination when needed, and maintaining high standards of service. Permanent full-time position with a 38-hour week and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Waste Management or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated experience in waste management or similar field.
• Proven ability to effectively lead and motivate a team.
• Sound knowledge of weighbridge operations and Microsoft Office programs or ability to comprehend within probation period.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership and support to a team of Waste Operators.
• Coordinate weighbridge operations and waste collection.
• Ensure on-site safety and compliance with council procedures.
• Roster staff and oversee daily activities at Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station.

Skills

Team leadership

Weighbridge operations

MS Office proficiency

Education

Certificate III in Waste Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

We’re looking for a Team Leader to provide hands‑on leadership and support to our team at the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station.

Our Waste Transfer Station sits within our Waste Operations unit, providing a service to the community of Port Stephens for the drop off and disposal of household waste (paint, gas bottles, oils, batteries, etc), e‑waste (electronics), and mixed waste. Working closely with our Strategic Waste unit, we aim to continuously maximise our landfill diversion and provide a positive customer experience.

Your role as Team Leader will see you coordinating your team of 7 Waste Operators in waste acceptance and sorting, grounds maintenance, and other operational duties to ensure the Transfer Station is presented and operating at a high standard for our community.

You will provide direction and leadership to the team throughout all daily activities (including staff rostering), and deliver weighbridge operations, coordinate waste collection and contractor management when required. Most importantly, you will ensure the ongoing safety on‑site and work within Council’s safety procedures and risk plans.

This is a permanent opportunity- working full‑time 38 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement Optional overtime hours are available with Sunday shifts - penalty rates apply Base Salary Range: $76,165 to $89,528 pa based on 38 hours / week + 12% superannuation + + $2,562 retention allowance + adverse work allowance You will be working from Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station

A full list of the key responsibilities for this role are listed within the position description here - view the position description.

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

A certificate III in Waste Management or willingness and ability to obtain

Demonstrated experience in waste management or similar field

Proven ability to effectively lead and motivate a team

Sound knowledge of weighbridge operations and Microsoft Office programs or ability to comprehend within probation period

This is life at PSC!

Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu

Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years

Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it

Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees - regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long‑term foster care of your child.

PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements

Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program

Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance

Free parking on site

And lots more...

Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about...

Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 15 November 2026

Contact: Troy Atkinson, Waste Operations Coordinator, on 0427 887 ***

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