Waste Operations Team Leader

Shire of Glenelg

Portland

On-site

AUD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Shire of Glenelg is seeking a practical, people-focused supervisor to coordinate day-to-day operations across multiple waste management sites. You will supervise Transfer Station Operators and ensure waste, recycling, transfer station and landfill services are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You will coordinate rosters, leave, training, timesheets and team meetings, while supporting staff performance and development, and work closely with contractors, Council staff,

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership capacity.
  • We are looking for a supportive, organised and approachable leader who can communicate clearly, solve problems and build a positive team environment.
  • Experience in waste management, administration, community service delivery or a similar operational environment would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate day-to-day operations across multiple work sites and supervise Transfer Station Operators to deliver safe, efficient waste, recycling, transfer station and landfill services.
  • Coordinate rosters, leave, training, timesheets, team meetings and day-to-day priorities while supporting staff performance and development.
  • Work closely with contractors, Council staff, customers and community to maintain reliable service delivery and respond to operational issues as they arise.

Skills

Supervisory experience
Team leadership
Communication skills
Problem solving
Waste management experience

Job description

Shire of Glenelg is seeking a practical, people-focused supervisor to coordinate day-to-day operations across multiple waste management sites. You will supervise Transfer Station Operators and ensure waste, recycling, transfer station and landfill services are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You will coordinate rosters, leave, training, timesheets and team meetings, while supporting staff performance and development, and work closely with contractors, Council staff,

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