About UsKempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.We are a dynamic and progressive local government authority, with responsibility for $1.1 billion worth of assets and employing over 330 dedicated employees.The OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity to lead a team delivering efficient and reliable waste services to the community from all of Council’s waste sites (mobile and fixed).Reporting to the Waste Management Engineer, the Team Leader Waste Services is responsible for the coordination, supervision and management of a team of staff, contractors, and the improvement of all Council waste sites.As a leader, the Team Leader Waste Services will be responsible for fostering our positive team culture building strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders, and leading the team to deliver high quality outputs.Required skills & experience To be successful in this role, you should possess tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated work experience relevant to the role; and demonstrated experience in:Leading and managing waste teams across multiple site operations;Stormwater or leachate management and landfill or environmental management;Applying the hierarchy of waste management principles; andParticipate in the development of the design and construction of waste disposal cells and final capping projects as requiredYou should also possess a current Medium Rigid Truck Driver Licence (or equivalent); current First Aid certificate; current immunisation for Hepatitis A/B and Tetanus; and competence operating a compactor, tip truck excavator, forklift and loader. Key accountabilities include Provide positive leadership and actively participate in training and site development activitiesOversee and manage the daily operations at Council’s waste management facilitiesEnsure compliance with relevant Council Policies and EPA Licence requirementsUndertake site safety, environmental monitoring and reporting that meets our regulatory requirements with incident management preparation and response plans for all waste sitesDevelop and coordinate the roster for the Waste Services team to ensure adequate operations of all facilities, including weekends and public holidays What we can offer youIn return, you will be rewarded by:Career development opportunitiesPermanent full-time position, 38 hours per week with 9-day fortnightEmployee health and wellbeing programsLearning and development programsA fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, with access to Fitness PassportWeekly salary of $1,306.44 to $1,470.42 (plus 10% superannuation)For further information regarding this role please contact Gayleen Burley on 02 6566 3200. How to ApplyYou must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.To download a copy of the Position Description, please click on the link at the bottom of the page. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.Please click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.Applications close: Monday, 18 April 2022 at 4pm.You will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received.NOTE: All correspondence will occur by email. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse workforce.Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for qualified individuals with disabilities.If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.Position Description
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West Kempsey
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