Supervisor - Kerbside Collections

At the Rural City of Wangaratta, we're more than just a local government body; we're a vibrant community hub committed to fostering connectivity, sustainability, and modernity. Nestled within a gourmet food and wine region, our city offers a unique blend of rural charm and urban convenience. Our staff are the heart of our operations, embodying our core values of trust, respect, openness, fairness, excellence, and enjoyment every day.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will be a crucial part of our waste management team, ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of kerbside collection services. Your responsibilities will include delivering services in accordance with agreed-upon standards, monitoring equipment, maintaining records, and assisting in various other areas of waste management as directed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficient Service Delivery: Deliver kerbside collection services efficiently and safely, meeting agreed service levels while adhering to Council policy, local and Victorian laws, and traffic regulations.
• Equipment Monitoring: Monitor plant and equipment, ensuring daily checks, prestart checks, and services are performed. Maintain vehicles in a neat and clean condition, and liaise with relevant personnel for servicing and maintenance requirements.
• Flexibility and Teamwork: Assist in other areas of the Waste Team as directed, including but not limited to Wangaratta Organics Processing Facility, Bowser Landfill & Transfer Station, and Ovens Street Offices.

Why Work for Rural City of Wangaratta?

Joining our team comes with a variety of exciting benefits, including:

• Inclusive, supportive, and nurturing work environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals
• Corporate benefits, including flu injections and reduced gym memberships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support
• Option to purchase additional annual leave for permanent full-time and part-time employees

If you're ready to join a dynamic team dedicated to serving our community and fostering a sustainable future, apply now to become our newest Kerbside Collections Supervisor.

Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Sean Ginnivan - Waste Management Coordinator on

Applications close Monday at 3 pm on 1 July 2024.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

• A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
• A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
• A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
• Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.