Truck Wash Team Leader

Overview

WHY US: Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We’re responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that’s making a tangible difference.

Job details

Temporary Full Time 38 hours.
Salary: $74,254 to $81,162 plus 12% Super. Location: Liverpool - Cowpasture.

Job description

Council is seeking a proactive and capable Truck Wash Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of our truck wash facility. In this leadership role, you will supervise and work alongside a small team, ensuring efficient service delivery, high standards of cleanliness, compliance with safety and environmental requirements, and excellent customer experience for both internal and external users.

Responsibilities

- Leading and coordinating daily truck wash operations, including scheduling and resource allocation.
- Supervising, training, and supporting truck wash operators to achieve service standards.
- Operating and maintaining industrial wash equipment in line with Council procedures and manufacturer guidelines.
- Ensuring compliance with WHS and environmental regulations, including the safe handling of chemicals.
- Managing customer interactions, vehicle scheduling, and point-of-sale transactions.
- Maintaining accurate operational records, chemical usage logs, and financial reconciliations.
- Identifying and recommending process improvements to support efficiency and compliance.

About you

You are an experienced operator with leadership skills and a commitment to safety, service, and efficiency. With a background in heavy vehicle washing, industrial cleaning, or a related environment, you bring both technical expertise and the ability to lead a small team.

- A current Class C Driver’s Licence, White Card, and accredited Manual Handling training.
- Proven supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Hands-on experience operating industrial wash or mechanical cleaning equipment.
- Strong knowledge of WHS requirements, safe chemical handling, and environmental compliance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with staff, contractors, and customers.
- Sound administrative skills, including EFTPOS handling, cash reconciliation, and record keeping.
- The ability to manage competing priorities, maintain high standards, and take initiative in problem-solving.

If you are ready to step into a leadership role where operational excellence, safety, and service delivery are paramount, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits of working at LCC

- Professional learning and development opportunities
- Passionate, collaborative, and friendly team, who will support you and help you grow professionally.
- Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.
- Access to Fitness Passport membership
- Great office location in the heart of Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with free or subsidized parking available nearby
- Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 x Health and Wellbeing leaves and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Salary (within the above-mentioned range) will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant. Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential. All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check. To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First Nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council. We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application. Click here for a copy of the position description.

Closing

15/10/25

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the recruitment process please contact Natalie Jefferys, Talent Acquisition Partner via phone on (02) 8711 7673.

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