Team Leader Waste Services x 2

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs.

Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $22.6 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses.

Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities.

Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and  passionate teams across a diverse range of business units.

We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We are seeking two highly experienced and ambitious drivers with supervisory experience to join our Waste Services team on a Permanent, full-time basis.

Blacktown City Council is rolling out an exciting new food and garden waste service, and you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient collection of green waste, garbage, and cleanup services. 

In this hands-on position, you will not only drive but also assist supervisors in managing the daily operations of our Waste Services section. Your expertise will be vital in providing technical advice and training to team members, while ensuring our residents receive top-quality waste services.

If you're passionate about making an impact and leading by example, we'd love to hear from you!

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Current HR driver's licence
• Minimum 4 years' experience in waste management collection and/or removal or similar field
• Sound knowledge of waste management practices
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised

Desirable:

• Experience training staff on the use of plant and equipment
• Experience in supervising staff
• Demonstrated skills in working with and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to develop work schedules
• First Aid Certificate.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,451.97 per week
• 38-hour working week
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every month
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child-safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, well-being and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:   

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging-out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Closing date:           Friday 29 November 2024, 11.59 pm   

Contact officer:       Robbie Williams on 9830 9789

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