Waste Transfer Station Team Leader

Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale; Byford; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free local gym membership

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Wellness programs

Annual flu vaccinations

Professional development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Local Government leave provisions

Job summary

The Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale invites applications for a Waste Transfer Station Team Leader based in Mundijong. This full-time permanent role will lead day-to-day operations and supervise a team of Waste Transfer Station Operators to deliver safe, efficient, and customer-focused services to the community.

You will coordinate workloads, oversee traffic movements, waste handling and recycling activities while ensuring health, safety and environmental compliance, continuous improvement, and

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management, transfer stations or similar operations.
• Proven experience leading or supervising a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Experience operating plant/equipment, especially Front-End Loaders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to workplace safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the daily operations of the Waste Transfer Station.
• Coordinate and support a team of Waste Transfer Station Operators.
• Ensure safe and efficient site operations, including traffic management and waste handling.
• Monitor health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Schedule workloads and allocate resources to meet requirements.
• Maintain accurate operational records and performance reporting.
• Deliver outstanding customer service to residents, contractors and site users.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Waste management

Team leadership

Customer service

Health and safety

Plant equipment operation

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Tools

Front-End Loader

MS Office

Job description

Waste Transfer Station Team Leader

Full Time Permanent One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia! Thursday - Monday roster, with weekend penalty rates. 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%!

Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in Waste Management to help shape our rapidly growing Shire. Join us at "The Shire" Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community.

We are excited to be reopening our Waste Transfer Station later this year and we are seeking an experienced and motivated Waste Transfer Station Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations of this important community facility.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role from the beginning, helping establish a safe, efficient and customer-focused operation while leading a team of Waste Transfer Station Operators. We are looking for a hands-on leader who enjoys working outdoors, leading people and delivering high-quality services to the community.

• Lead and supervise the daily operations of the Waste Transfer Station.
• Coordinate and support a team of Waste Transfer Station Operators.
• Ensure safe and efficient site operations, including traffic management, waste handling and recycling activities.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Schedule workloads and allocate resources to meet operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate operational records and performance reporting.
• Deliver outstanding customer service to residents, contractors and site users.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Our preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experiences and skillset:

• Experience working within a waste management, transfer station, landfill or similar operational environment.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Experience operating plant and equipment, particularly Front-End Loaders.
• Sound computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• A commitment to workplace safety and environmental compliance.

In addition to a base salary of $89,000 per annum, you'll receive weekend penalty rates for all Saturday and Sunday shifts, increasing the overall value of the remuneration package.

Work Schedule

• Permanent full-time position.
• Fixed roster of Thursday to Monday every week.
• Enjoy two consecutive weekdays off each week.
• Weekend penalty rates apply in accordance with the applicable industrial agreement.

In addition, you'll enjoy

• Free local gym membership.
• Salary packaging and novated leasing options.
• Wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program.
• Annual flu vaccinations and health initiatives.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Free onsite parking.
• Additional Local Government leave provisions.

About the Shire! Located within one of Western Australia's fastest growing local government areas, the Shire offers a unique blend of country lifestyle, natural beauty and career opportunity. Our community comes from all walks of life and so do we.

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our organisation stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all people feel valued, respected and supported to succeed.

Note: The Shire will collect personal information from you during the recruitment process, which will only be used or disclosed when required to effectively process your application.