Site Supervisor - Brou Waste Management Facility

Site Supervisor - Brou Waste Management Facility

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a full-time role in the Waste Services team, based at the Brou Waste Management Facility. The successful candidate will competently supervise the operations of Council’s Waste Management facilities.

Your main duties will include:

• Manage and supervise operational staff and coordinate staff rosters.
• Supervise and assist with the implementation of the Site Operation Plan and monitor the operational and environmental performance of the site in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Plan, control and organise construction projects and maintenance/renewal works.
• Stock control, collection and storage of goods, sale of goods and data collection at the Buy Back Centre.
• Undertake administrative tasks relating to the waste landfill activities.
• Supervise and assist with the diversion of recoverable materials from the landfill and reduce contamination in stockpiles.
• Operate and maintain the weighbridge and manage waste streams entering the waste facility in accordance with Council guidelines and policies.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure that buildings, equipment and tip grounds are maintained in a clean and safe condition.

Salary information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $3,231.29 to $3,517.40 gross per fortnight consisting of:

• $2,816.53 to $3,074.29 base salary
• $94.54 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
• $320.22 to $348.57 superannuation (at 11%)

When required by Council, participation in an on call roster is part of this position. An allowance is paid when on call. A fully maintained Council vehicle for to/from home use is also available!

An offer of employment for this position is subject to medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position as well as a satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

About you

Do you have experience in civil construction, earthmoving, resource recovery, recycling or landfill operations? Are you a born leader with demonstrated management experience? Do you have great organisation and project management skills ? This may be your next role! To be successful in this role your application will clearly demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience leading a small team and fostering positive workplace behaviours.
• Supervising contractors to complete operational projects on time and within budget.
• Experience operating small and large plant, mechanical equipment and hand tools.
• Demonstrated ability in completing workplace documents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to operate weighbridges, or similar data management systems,  including cash handling skills.
• Experience in managing environmental controls on construction sites including water management and sediment control.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Evan Brooks on 0409 014 225.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11.00pm Monday 8 April 2024.