Weekend Site Supervisor Waste Management Centre (9999)

City of Hobart; Hobart; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award wages

Employer Superannuation 13%

Leave entitlements

Health and Wellness programs

Job summary

The City of Hobart invites applications for the part-time Weekend Site Supervisor Waste Management Centre. The role leads frontline staff at the Waste Management Centre and Resource Recovery facilities during weekends, ensuring safe operations, customer-focused service, and adherence to safety and environmental standards.

You will coordinate site activities, manage customer flow, and contribute to continuous improvement while delivering a positive community service.

Qualifications

• Current Driver Licence required.
• Registration to Work with Vulnerable People required.
• Experience in waste management, resource recovery, transfer station, landfill, civil, logistics or similar operational environment preferred.
• Proven experience supervising frontline teams and making safe, timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise weekend operations at the Waste Management Centre, ensuring safe, efficient and customer-focused service delivery.
• Coordinate daily site activities, including traffic management, resource recovery operations and customer flow.
• Monitor compliance with environmental, safety and operational procedures, permits and waste acceptance requirements.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by resolving enquiries and managing issues professionally and effectively.
• Maintain accurate operational records and contribute to continuous improvement of site practices and performance.

Job description

Group and Team: Waste and Circular Economy Team
Location: McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre
Employment status: Permanent, Part-time 0.5 FTE
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 2
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $76,907 per annum (pro rata) + 13.5% superannuation.

• Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
• Competitive wages plus 13.5% superannuation.
• Champion the council's operational excellence.

About the role

As the Weekend Site Supervisor Waste Management Centre, you will oversee the safe and efficient operation of the Waste Management Centre and Resource Recovery facilities on weekends. Leading frontline staff and coordinating site activities, you'll ensure services are delivered to high operational, safety and customer service standards.

This hands-on leadership role offers the opportunity to support sustainable waste management practices, deliver a positive customer experience, and contribute to an essential community service.

Role accountabilities include:

• Lead and supervise weekend operations at the Waste Management Centre, ensuring safe, efficient and customer-focused service delivery.
• Support and guide site staff to achieve operational, safety and customer service standards.
• Coordinate daily site activities, including traffic management, resource recovery operations and customer flow.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by resolving enquiries and managing issues professionally and effectively.
• Monitor compliance with environmental, safety and operational procedures, permits and waste acceptance requirements.
• Respond to hazards, incidents and operational issues, escalating matters where required.
• Maintain accurate operational records and contribute to continuous improvement of site practices and performance.

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About you

To be successful in this role, you will hold a current Driver Licence and current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People, along with practical experience in waste management, resource recovery, transfer station, landfill, civil, logistics or a similar operational environment. You will have proven experience supervising frontline teams and the confidence to make safe, timely decisions in a busy, customer-focused setting.

You are a hands-on leader who can build positive relationships with customers, contractors and colleagues while maintaining high standards of safety, environmental compliance and operational performance. Your knowledge of waste management and resource recovery operations, combined with your ability to coordinate staff, manage customer interactions and resolve operational issues, enables you to deliver efficient and effective services.

Working collaboratively within a rostered environment, you are organised, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement. You understand the importance of following procedures, meeting regulatory requirements and contributing to a safe, productive and welcoming workplace for both staff and customers.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
• A wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 22 November 2026.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.