Leading Hand Waste Management

Applications closing on 28 January 2026, 05:00 PM

About the role:

This position is to lead the waste management facility operations while performing Waste Management Operator duties to maintain business as usual and compliance at Council’s Waste Management sites. The Leading Hand – Waste Management provides effective and efficient delegation of duties, ensuring that all daily tasks are covered within staffing levels and prioritisation of tasks are made to address urgent business.

For further information, view the Position Outline.

About you:
  • Hold current competencies for dozer, integrated tool carrier, water cart, tip truck, compactor, has a current construction white card, and “HR” (inclusive of manual “C” class) driver’s licence. 
  • Strong understanding of the requirements for pre-start checks on all equipment prior to operation with a knowledge of, and ability to undertake minor servicing and preventative machinery maintenance.
  • Sound literacy and numeracy skills necessary to maintain servicing records and completion of timesheets, relevant documentation and assisting others when required.
  • Working knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements and the ability to undertake manual labouring duties correctly and ensure that of others.
  • Previous experience in a similar position is highly regarded.