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We’re looking for a Team Leader to provide hands-on leadership and support to our team at the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station.
Our Waste Transfer Station sits within our Waste Operations unit, providing a service to the community of Port Stephens for the drop off and disposal of household waste (paint, gas bottles, oils, batteries, etc), e-waste (electronics), and mixed waste. Working closely with our Strategic Waste unit, we aim to continuously maximise our landfill diversion and provide a positive customer experience.
Your role as Team Leader will see you coordinating your team of 7 Waste Operators in waste acceptance and sorting, grounds maintenance, and other operational duties to ensure the Transfer Station is presented and operating at a high standard for our community.
You will provide direction and leadership to the team throughout all daily activities (including staff rostering), and deliver weighbridge operations, coordinate waste collection and contractor management when required. Most importantly, you will ensure the ongoing safety on-site and work within Council’s safety procedures and risk plans.
A full list of the key responsibilities for this role are listed within the position description here – view the position description.
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Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 15 November 2026
Contact: Troy Atkinson, Waste Operations Coordinator, on 0427 887 500
For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
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