Team Leader - Maitland Resource Recovery Facility

About Us

Maitland City Council is a diverse and dynamic organisation in a rapidly growing LGA. We are going through an exciting period of change, with a focus on providing progressive services and exceptional customer experiences. Working from Maitland Resource Recovery Facility (MRRF) on Mount Vincent Road, we are excited to add to our highly skilled team and continue to make a true and meaningful impact on our community.

About the Role

As our Team Leader - Maitland Resource Recovery Facility (MRRF), you will play an integral role in ensuring the community receive timely and professional service when visiting the MRRF by overseeing its day-to-day operations. This is an exciting time to join the team with major upgrades underway to transform the site to a resource recovery facility.

This role will see you implement procedures and agreed actions to ensure full WH&S, licensing and environmental compliance to protect the health and safety of customers, staff and visitors. Specifically, your will be responsible for ensuring compliance in relation to dust, litter, daily cover and leachate management.

Additionally, you will also be responsible for implementing actions that optimise the diversion of materials from landfill and minimise the contamination of recyclables. You will also oversee the appropriate supervision of unloading areas to assist customers and to maximise safety.

Working in a leadership capacity, the Team Leader - MRRF will drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and will thrive on the opportunity to mentor, coach, and develop staff including in relation to compliance regulation and safety standards.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will hold a Certificate III in Waste Management or equivalent demonstrated experience and/or education/training in waste management. You will have demonstrated experience in assisting, leading and coaching staff in their day-to-day activities. You will have expert knowledge in WH&S and your excellent communication skills and ability to problem solve will see you succeed in this role.

Benefits

This is a part time, permanent role working 35 hours per week, working a fortnightly roster system including every second weekend, with a base salary ranging from $75,227.36 up to $83,502.64 pro rata per year based on demonstrated competencies + allowances + 11.5% superannuation.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:

· Monthly RDO

· Ongoing training and development

· Access to our Healthy Employee Program (HEP): including reduced gym memberships and subsidies for programs that improve health and wellbeing

· Long Service Leave after five years

· Paid parental leave

Questions?

If after reading the role charter you have any questions, please contact Michelle Lindsay, Operations Manager Waste Services, on 02 4934 9802.

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and cover letter.

Applications close: 3 July 2024.

What happens next?

Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.

If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact us for a confidential conversation (recruitment@maitland.nsw.gov.au)

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.