Team Leader Waste Facility Operations

• Newly created Team Leader position
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the City's waste and resource recovery facilities
• Join a growing leadership team focused on safety, innovation and service excellence

This is an exciting opportunity to join the City of Coffs Harbour in a newly created Team Leader Waste Facility Operations role. Established following a recent structural review of our Waste Services function, this position is one of several new leadership and specialist roles created to strengthen the team and support the delivery of safe, efficient and sustainable waste services into the future

As Team Leader Waste Facility Operations, you'll lead the day-to-day operations of the City's waste management facilities, providing leadership to employees and contractors while ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of services across our landfill, resource recovery and transfer station operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader who enjoys balancing operational delivery, people leadership, environmental compliance and continuous improvement in a dynamic and essential community service.

About the Role

Reporting to the Section Leader Waste Services, you'll be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the City's waste facilities and associated workforce. You'll lead employees and contractors, oversee operational and capital works activities, manage compliance obligations, and drive initiatives that improve service delivery and operational performance.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leading landfill, transfer station and resource recovery operations
• Managing and developing operational employees and contractors
• Overseeing environmental, safety and regulatory compliance
• Coordinating operational and capital improvement projects
• Managing plant, equipment and facility assets
• Driving continuous improvement opportunities and operational efficiencies
• Supporting strategic waste management and resource recovery initiatives
• Building strong relationships with regulators, contractors, customers and internal stakeholders.

About You

You're a capable and people-focused leader who thrives in operational environments and enjoys developing high-performing teams.

You bring strong leadership skills, sound judgement and the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance and customer service. You are equally comfortable working in the field, engaging with operational teams and contractors, as you are contributing to strategic planning and reporting.

Most importantly, you're passionate about leading people, driving continuous improvement and delivering outcomes that make a positive difference to the community.

What's Required?

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Waste Management or a related discipline, and/or equivalent extensive experience
• Significant experience in waste operations, civil operations or a related field
• Demonstrated experience leading and supervising employees and contractors
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety, environmental compliance and operational risk management
• Experience managing operational services, projects, budgets and contractor performance
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A current White Card and Class C Driver Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate, or the ability to obtain one

What's on offer?

• Competitive Salary (from around $123K - $136K) depending on your capabilities and experience + allowances + 12% superannuation
• Take-home vehicle
• Permanent Full-Time 35 hours per week
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Tom Lloyd, Group Leader Water and Waste Services on thomas.lloyd@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 02 6648 4574 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around, or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.

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The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.