Employment Details
| Closing Date: |
15-Jul-2024 04:00 PM |
About the position:
This position focuses on the operations, supervision, and development of the City managed Waste Facilities. The role is responsible for the daily operations of the weighbridge and the Bowerbird Shop. Additionally, the Team Leader – Waste Facilities will oversee and act on any maintenance requirements for both facilities, developing operational plan, procedures and implementing the Waste Local Law at the Waste Facilities.
Key accountabilities:
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the City managed Waste Facilities, including allocating and prioritising tasks, as well as recommending initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiencies and safe work practices.
- Ensure high accuracy and correct waste classifications by the team at data entry into the weighbridge point-of-sale system, and compile reports as required on waste and recyclables for relevant regulatory authorities such as but not limited to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.
- In collaboration with the City’s Corporate Compliance and Safety team manage risks to Council and Waste Facility users through regular inspections, review of compliance requirements, risk assessments, and review of other relevant safety documentation.
- Lead the Weighbridge and Waste Recovery teams including but not limited to preparing and managing employee rosters, providing on the job training on City’s Waste Facilities procedures and the point-of-sale software.
For further information and to view the position description: Team Leader - Waste Facilities (Ref: 1324)
To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification and experience requirements in more detail, please call Toni Harrison, Waste Operations Supervisor on 08 9956 6665.
Position requirements:
The successful applicant will ideally hold a Degree in Business Management or Environmental Science or lesser qualification with significant experience. Furthermore, demonstrated ability to lead a team and its functions is a must, and sound planning, time management and strong communication skills are highly regarded.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
A salary range between $84,883 - $95,424 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications of the successful candidate as it relates to the requirements of the position.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
- Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 22 Annual Leave days
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities
- Study Assistance
- Centrally located
- Free parking
Interested in applying?
To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application:
- A completed Application Form (to enable the E-Form, save the document to your computer desktop)
- A current resume
- A document (no more than two A4 pages) addressing each of the below items (please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for further details)
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- Demonstrated experience in leading a team and its functions to achieve the desired outcomes.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and a strong customer focus, with proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Sound planning, organisational, time management and teamwork skills, including demonstrated ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
- Ability to prepare and implement operational plans, programs, procedures and processes for continuous improvement
Applications should be emailed to the Chief Executive Officer at council@cgg.wa.gov.au or sent to: City of Greater Geraldton, PO Box 101, Geraldton WA 6531 by 4pm, Monday 15 July 2024.
Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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