Waste Operations Team Leader (Flexible Hours)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangement

Sunday overtime with penalty rates

Free parking on site

Job summary

Port Stephens Council seeks a Team Leader for Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station to lead a team of seven Waste Operators, oversee waste acceptance and sorting, and ensure high presentation and operation standards for the community.

You will direct daily activities, rostering, weighbridge duties, and contractor coordination, with a focus on safety and adherence to Council procedures. The role is permanent, full-time with a 38-hour week and flexible working options.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team of 7 Waste Operators in waste acceptance, sorting, grounds maintenance and other operational duties.
• Provide direction and leadership to the team, including staff rostering.
• Deliver weighbridge operations and coordinate waste collection and contractor management as needed.
• Ensure ongoing safety on-site and adherence to Council safety procedures and risk plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Weighbridge operations

Microsoft Office

Waste management

Education

Certificate III in Waste Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Port Stephens Council seeks a Team Leader for Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station to lead a team of seven Waste Operators, oversee waste acceptance and sorting, and ensure high presentation and operation standards for the community.

You will direct daily activities, rostering, weighbridge duties, and contractor coordination, with a focus on safety and adherence to Council procedures. The role is permanent, full-time with a 38-hour week and flexible working options.