Team Leader Recycle / Transfer Station

Permanent, Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

Roster applies, working across weekends and public holidays

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

The position provides support to the Landfill Services Supervisor in the day to day management of the Recycle/Transfer Station. The individual will supervise the Recycle/Transfer Station Plant Operator/Labourers to ensure the team delivers an effective service to customers and ensuring compliance with all safety systems.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

1. Highly developed skills and extensive experience in the operation of heavy construction plant including track loaders, waste compactors and excavators including a working knowledge of plant maintenance practices
2. Sound knowledge of waste and landfill operational requirements
3. Developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with employees and customers
4. Demonstrated substantial experience in landfill operations
5. Demonstrated experience in leading a team
6. Current and valid ‘HR’ class driver’s licence
7. Relevant plant operator tickets
8. Construction Induction Training (White Card)

This position offers a gross salary of $95,537 which incorporates all allowances and penalty rates, and:

• 11.5% superannuation with the opportunity to co-contribute up to 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Five weeks’ annual leave and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications must be submitted online by 4pm Thursday 10 October 2024.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333.

The City of Rockingham accepts applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.