Waste Collection Team Leader Torquay

Job Overview

Position within Surf Coast Shire’s Waste and Circular Economy Team – a permanent, full‑time role based at the Head Office (Civic Building) in Torquay.

Salary: $111,811.00 – $123,329.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation and annual pay increases.

Key Responsibilities Lead and support a high‑performing team delivering waste collection, inspection, litter prevention, and administrative services. Manage contractor and subcontractor performance to ensure ongoing quality of service delivery. Develop, monitor, and manage operational budgets and reporting requirements. Undertake procurement activities and apply sound forecasting practices. Set explicit priorities and provide guidance that enables staff to continue to perform at a high standard and develop in their roles.

Required Qualifications and Experience Tertiary qualification relevant to waste management, environmental management, sustainability, natural resource management or equivalent experience (qualification check conducted). Demonstrated experience in all facets of waste collection operations, staff management and contract management over a minimum of five years. Ability to engage, negotiate and build robust relationships with contractors, staff, clients, members of the public, council employees, and representatives of other organisations. Experience developing and managing budgets. Experience reviewing and updating policies, procedures and other documentation. Experience in local government. Current Victorian driver's licence. Current Working With Children Check. Permanent right to live and work in Australia. Police check results suitable for the position (a complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas; otherwise a national criminal history check is required).

Benefits Adaptable working arrangements including working from home, days off, and flexi‑time options. Employee Assistance Program and award‑winning staff wellbeing programme. Career development and learning opportunities. Purchase of additional annual leave. Free on‑site parking. Leave loading.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.

Additional Information

You will find further details about the role, including accountabilities and key selection criteria, in the Position Description on our website – Position Description PDF. J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rky72