Woollahra Municipal Council

Waste Services Team Leader

• $66,607 to $77,912 p.a. + super and allowances of $20,596 p.a.
• Ability to earn an additional allowance of up to $12,802 p.a.
• Monday to Friday from 5:00am - based in Alexandria

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, reliable and enthusiastic employee to lead one of our Waste Services teams at Woollahra Council on a permanent full time basis.

This is a great professional development opportunity to further your skills and experience in Waste Services. 

As Waste Services Team Leader (Driver) you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead and supervise a small team of waste collectors
• Carry out waste collection duties when required, such as bin collection, emptying and replacement, to Council work and safety standards and as directed
• Operate all necessary plant and equipment, such as mechanical bin lifters, to achieve job objectives.
• To respond to service complaints and action requests as directed.
• To provide the Waste Services Coordinator with accurate daily records of works requested and completed.
• To identify and report promptly to the Waste Services Coordinator any observed potential hazards on Council property, infrastructure or open space.
• To comply with the responsibilities of a driver in operating and maintaining a Council vehicle as set out in Council’s Safe Driving & Fleet Management Policy Objective. 

In return, we offer numerous training and development opportunities as well as some overtime. 

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a Waste Collection Team.
• HR Driving Licence with proven outstanding driving record.
• At least two years of truck driving experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to WHS in the workplace and practical application of safe working procedures.
• Ability to work varied hours including early starts.
• Proven reliability and commitment to Council’s values.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Physical ability to perform general labouring duties as outlined in section 7 of the Position Description.

 Desirable Criteria

• Experience in the use of Councils IT programs including CRM software I Concierge and/or HR Central (iChris) or similar.

How to apply

• Our preference is for applications to be submitted by email to jobs@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
• However, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to: Human Resources, Woollahra Municipal Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay NSW 1360
• For further information on how to apply please refer to the application guidelines on our website, http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au
• Applications that do not address the criteria or include a resume may not be considered.

For further information about the role, please contact Jason Petroni, Waste Services Coordinator on 02 9391 7967 during business hours.

CLOSING DATE:   11:59pm on Monday, 04 November 2024.

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.

Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.  

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.