Waste Transport Leading Hand

3 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Buscojobs Full time

Permanent full time role
Salary range $73,907
85,398
per annum depending on experience plus allowances
Generous superannuation scheme up to 15.25%
Excellent staff benefits (salary packaging, free gym, shopping discounts)
Relocation assistance
Salary ranges will increase under the new Industrial Agreement – currently in final stages of negotiation).
About Us :The City of Busselton is located in the picturesque southwest coastal region of WA and offers an enviable lifestyle.
We pride ourselves on providing positive outcomes for our community and offering a supportive environment for our employees.
About The Role :This is a key leadership role in one of the City's essential service teams.
In this role you will coordinate the City's waste collection services and activities at the Busselton Transfer Station, ensuring waste is transported and processed in accordance with industry regulations, licencing and the City's policies, maximising recycling, making best use of resources, ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities and providing a high level of customer service.
About You :We are looking for applicants willing to take on a busy and diverse role who have :
Well developed team leadership skills gained in a high pressure operational environment.
Proven ability to train, mentor and manage staff to achieve operational objectives.
Extensive, relevant site or operational management experience (waste sites, mining, earthmoving, farming) which has involved plant operation.
An interest in and ability to learn all aspects of waste and site management, waste disposal, salvage and recycling practices and procedures, including gatehouse duties.
Technical knowledge of plant operations and the optimum use of plant, developed through previous hands-on plant operating.
Ability to learn and interpret a range of strict, complex regulatory standards and implement work practices that comply.
Strong safety focus and the ability to learn and implement safety practices.
Confident, well-developed communication and customer service skills, willing to learn gatehouse functions.
Proven ability to independently problem solve and contribute to continual improvements.
You daily shift will be 7 : 00am-4 : 00pm, Monday to Friday working a 9 day fortnight, with a requirement to be on call on alternate weekends (this attracts additional payments).
Paid overtime could also occasionally be required as both waste facilities operate 7 days a week.
Applicants will also need a Construction Safety Awareness (White Card), HR licence, loader ticket (or willing to obtain) and be able to provide a National Police Clearance no more than 6 months old.
Apply :To apply for this position please click 'Apply' and follow the prompts.
Please ensure you attach your resume and a cover letter introducing yourself and highlighting your relevant skills and experience.
Please contact Josephine Taylor, Waste Management Coordinator, on or Human Resources on with any queries.
Closing date :Applications are invited until 4.30pm 14 September 2025 .
Screening of applications may take place throughout the advertising period.
The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and encourages applications fromAboriginal Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people living with a disability and youth.
Attachments :
Position Description Est 213 - Waste Transport Leading Hand.pdf
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