Permanent Full-time Salary from : $87,142 up to $96,259 per annum plus superannuation, weekends & overtime. (Salary will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications) At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong . We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community. Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here. About the position Wollongong City Council’s Waste Services mission is to operate as a dynamic and sustainable business delivering value-for-money services to our community. The Waste & Resource Recovery Park (Whytes Gully) is a complex, fast-paced commercial operation with strict environmental standards and a focus on continuous improvement. Join us as a hands-on operational leader , driving improvement initiatives and overseeing daily operations. You’ll manage a team of operatives, operate heavy plant, and ensure safe, efficient civil works and landfill activities. You will be responsible for: Leading and motivating operational teams in a complex environment with variable conditions. Operating and overseeing multiple types of heavy plant and machinery. Managing civil works, landfill operations, and earthmoving activities. Championing operational improvements through strong, influential leadership and effective change management. Ensuring compliance with WHS standards and environmental regulations. Providing high-level customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Conducting daily site inspections and equipment maintenance. About you As a resilient and proactive leader, you will bring: Leadership that motivates and influences, backed by supervisory experience in civil works, landfill, or earthmoving. Experience in leading teams through change and driving continuous improvement. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate complex operational challenges. A strong safety mindset and commitment to quality. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage teams and stakeholders. A current WHS Construction Induction Training Certificate Relevant licences and certifications (e.g. MR Licence, HR Licence, Heavy Plant Licences) Find out more about our facility here: Our Waste Depot | City of Wollongong This position is physically demanding, applicants should be suitably fit to undertake the duties as outlined in the job description. It currently requires working on a rotating roster, which includes weekend work. Why you’ll love working at Wollongong City Council! True work-life balance We know you work hard, and we make sure that effort is rewarded with real flexibility. Our hybrid work options, flex-time, and rostered days off mean you can maintain balance while delivering great outcomes. Great working conditions Enjoy a 35-hour work week or a 9-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off (RDO). Career growth and recognition We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed. Generous leave provisions Benefit from five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access long service leave after just five years. Health, safety, and wellbeing We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships. A vibrant social culture Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events! Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference. For more information, click on ‘Apply’ to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page. Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 24 November 2025. Internally this role is known as Leading Hand- Waste & Resource Recovery Park We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you’ll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans. Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community. Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
