Team Leader Waste Collection

About the Business

South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston and Blackbutt.

Council recognises our key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers & public members. We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.

Council is comprised of three (3) Departments: Executive Services, Finance & Liveability, and Infrastructure. These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community. We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives. With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high-calibre employees.

Further our commitment to our staff we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure. Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing.

Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work-experience students, visitors, and members of the public. We have adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation. We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.

South Burnett Regional Council are committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce.  This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

About the Region

The South Burnett Region is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer.  The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.

About the roles

• Based in Kingaroy
• Permanent Full Time
• $68K- $71K per annum + Allowances + Super

Council is seeking a proactive and experienced Team Leader to oversee and actively participate in the delivery of waste collection and disposal services across the region. This hands-on role is responsible for ensuring operations are carried out efficiently and in accordance with relevant industry standards, legislation, and Council policies and procedures. The position will also manage and respond to customer requests and enquiries relating to waste services, ensuring a timely and effective resolution. The successful applicant will have proven experience in coordinating waste collection and disposal operations, with a strong focus on service delivery, safety, and operational excellence.

Additional Factors

• Participation in after hours and weekend work is a requirement of this position
• Level of fitness required to undertake a broad range of physical tasks
• Operating equipment in varying degrees of noise and vibration
• Working outdoors in hot conditions
• Immunisation injections will be required

Mandatory Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a current C Class driver's licence
• General Safety Induction for Construction Worker Certification (White Card)
• Plant Operator ticket (e.g. Loader/Compactor)

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience operating side/rear lift truck, compactor, roll-on-roll off truck
• Agricultural Chemical Distribution and Control (ACDC) Licence or Australian ChemCert

Benefits and perks

Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)

Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution

Access to Salary Packaging Benefits, Corporate memberships, Health and Wellbeing programs

Skills and experience

**Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application**

1. Demonstrated experience in the coordination of waste collection/ disposal operations.
2. Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team to maximise performance.
3. Organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
4. Experience in the operation of various waste management equipment.
5. Sound literacy and numeracy skills.
6. Basic level of keyboard and computer skills, including working knowledge of the MS Office Suite.
7. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Health and Safety principles and practices.

Lodging your application

Please make sure your application includes:

• A cover letter including statements addressing the key selection criteria.
• Current resume.
• Copies of your tickets, licences and qualification that are listed on the position description.

Please note, seek only has the option to provide two attachments, one being your cover letter and the other being your resume. In order to provide key selection criteria and copies of qualifications/ tickets, please include these into your cover letter document/ attachment.

For further information and to review the selection criteria and position description, please visit:

Applications close 4:00pm Friday, 12 September 2025

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.

For further information please contact People and Culture on