At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team at the Waste Transfer Station, ensuring efficient waste management and customer service.
- Company: Join Port Stephens Council, committed to community service and environmental sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, generous leave, and health benefits including paid parental leave.
- Other info: Permanent full-time role with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on your community while developing leadership skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in waste management or leadership; willingness to learn is key.
The predicted salary is between 100350 - 122650 $ per year.
A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
We're looking for a Team Leader to provide hands-on leadership and support to our team at the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station. Our Waste Transfer Station sits within our Waste Operations unit, providing a service to the community of Port Stephens for the drop off and disposal of household waste (paint, gas bottles, oils, batteries, etc), e-waste (electronics), and mixed waste. Working closely with our Strategic Waste unit, we aim to continuously maximise our landfill diversion and provide a positive customer experience.
Your role as Team Leader will see you coordinating your team of 7 Waste Operators in waste acceptance and sorting, grounds maintenance, and other operational duties to ensure the Transfer Station is presented and operating at a high standard for our community. You will provide direction and leadership to the team throughout all daily activities (including staff rostering), and deliver weighbridge operations, coordinate waste collection and contractor management when required. Most importantly, you will ensure the ongoing safety on-site and work within Council's safety procedures and risk plans.
This is a permanent opportunity - working full-time 38 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement. Optional overtime hours are available with Sunday shifts - penalty rates apply.
Base Salary Range: $76,165 to $89,528 pa based on 38 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $2,562 retention allowance + adverse work allowance.
You will be working from Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station.
Requirements:
- A certificate III in Waste Management or willingness and ability to obtain.
- Demonstrated experience in waste management or similar field.
- Proven ability to effectively lead and motivate a team.
- Sound knowledge of weighbridge operations and Microsoft Office programs or ability to comprehend within probation period.
We're all about putting the right people, in the right role!
Benefits:
- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu.
- Long service leave when you've been with us for just over 5 years.
- Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it.
- Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees - regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
- PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements.
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program.
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance.
- Free parking on site.
Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
We're a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant. We've partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.
Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having a safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care. We acknowledge the Worimi Peoples as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together.
Team Leader – Waste Transfer Station employer: Port Stephens Council
Port Stephens Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises work-life balance and employee wellbeing, offering generous leave entitlements, flexible work options, and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. With a passionate Parks & Gardens Team dedicated to enhancing the community's recreational spaces, employees enjoy a fulfilling role in horticulture while benefiting from industry-leading parental leave and health initiatives. Located in the beautiful Raymond Terrace, this position not only provides a competitive salary but also the chance to contribute to a treasured environment.
