Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)'HR' class drivers licence required, experience in waste disposalLGE 8 (S8LH) ($70,060 per annum + superannuation)Why Choose UsTownsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.Our Purpose: Grow TownsvilleOur Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, EnjoymentAbout The RoleLocated at our Stuart Landfill, this role will be responsible for supervising the operation of a complex landfill to ensure excellent customer service is delivered and will be accountable for site functions, safety and environmental outcomes.The role will lead and manage a team of skilled waste management practitioners, manage facility activities and maintenance and allocate plant and staff resources in an efficient and financially responsible manner.About YouOur ideal candidate will have:Experience in effectively managing and leading a team.Ability to manage a complex operational site taking responsibility and accountability for site functions, safety and environmental outcomes.Effectively operate machinery associated with waste management and any applicable licences.Current QLD “HR” class drivers licence.Ability to read and interpret plans from hard copy or digital mapping systems.Ability, skills and workmanship to achieve quality and productivity when operating the range of waste disposal plant used by Resource Recovery.Sound cash handling skills.Effective conflict resolution skills and the ability to appropriately resolve customer service challenges.Experience in waste disposal or a similar industry is highly desirable.How To ApplyYour application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.What We Offer17.5% annual leave loadingUp to 5 weeks annual leaveUp to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave14 weeks paid Parental LeaveDomestic and Family Violence LeaveNatural Disaster LeaveUp to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing membersSalary Sacrifice opportunitiesLearning and Development opportunitiesFitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilitiesEmployee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businessesEmployee Assistance ProgramWe are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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