Operations Supervisor - Waste Services

Location: Gunnedah, NSW 

Contract Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week 

Salary Range: Grade 15 [$96k - $128k TCP] ($1854.07 - $2046.55 per week + Up to $8,000 / Year Attraction and Retention Bonus & 12% Super)

Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday 9 November 2026

 

Open New Horizons – Your Career, Your Community

 

At Gunnedah Shire Council, we create opportunities for you to Open New Horizons – in your career, within your community and for your future.

 

Whether you are starting your career journey, developing new skills, or taking the next step professionally, we provide a supportive environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

 

We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, connected and empowered to succeed – but also understand the importance of your personal wellbeing and your life outside of work.

 

Gunnedah Shire Council is committed to recognising, rewarding, and supporting our people through a range of benefits and opportunities designed to help employees open new horizons in their career, community, and lifestyle.

 

We seek an enthusiastic, hard-working leader for the role of Operations Supervisor Waste Services. As a senior team member of the Waste Services department, this critical role will oversee the daily operations of the council's landfill and recycling centre and regional waste management facilities.

 

• Looking for a tree change? Enjoy a rural community lifestyle!
• Fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a vibrant local community!
• Receive an attractive package to $114,000/year (depending on experience/qualifications) PLUS super and salary packaging options! 

 

Our Next Operations Supervisor - Waste Services

 

Reporting to the Manager Waste, you will be primarily responsible for managing the Council's waste infrastructure, including landfills, transfer and recycling centres, ensuring they comply with the requirements of the Council's EPA licence.

More specifically, your day-to-day duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Compliance: Ensuring that the operation of all waste infrastructure complies with the relevant legislation and regulations.
• WHS: Implementation of safety standards and policies at all worksites.
• Leadership: Providing clear direction to all team members, ensuring they comply with council policies and procedures.
• Financial: Assisting the Manager Waste in managing the budget for the department, including collecting, collating and reporting data concerning waste management operations.

 

You may also be required to represent the council at regional waste management meetings and activities.

 

To read the full position description, please click here.

 

What You’ll Bring to the Team

 

To be successful in this role, you will bring demonstrated experience in leading a team, with experience in plant management being highly regarded. Your effective communication and relationship-building skills will enable you to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, allowing you to create and implement initiatives to increase recycling and reduce waste across the Gunnedah community.

 

Other key requirements for this position include:

 

• Experience in management of plant and assessment of operational capabilities.

 

• WorkCover General Induction and Work Activity WHS Induction Ticket.

 

• Demonstrated experience in a field or administrative based supervisory role.

 

• Demonstrated decision-making skills.

 

• Demonstrated experience in implementing workplace safety, quality systems and environmental assessment.

 

• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in use of Microsoft Office applications.

 

• Ability and continued commitment to work according to Councils' policies and Code of Conduct, with or without supervision.

 

• Current valid NSW Class C Drivers Licence (ongoing employment is conditional on maintaining this Licence).

 

 

* While not required, desirable characteristics of a successful candidate could include:

 

• Experience in Local Government

 

• Certificate IV in a relevant field or related education equivalent and/or experience in waste management or similar environmental field demonstrating technical knowledge relevant to the position.

 

• Previous experience in waste management.

 

• Current First Aid Certificate.

 

• Qualifications in Environmental science, asset management or other relevant field.

 

• NSW class HR Drivers licence.

 

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

 

Why Join Gunnedah Shire Council?

 

Working at Gunnedah Shire Council offers a range of benefits, some of which include:

 

• Accrue a Rostered Day Off (RDO) every 3 weeks, working only 35 hours a week!

• Access to MyLeave - An additional 5 days of leave each year to support a healthy and flexible work-life balance. 

• Receive Long Service Leave after only 5 years!

• Eligible staff can receive up to $8,000/ year through our new Attraction and Retention Bonus ($2,000 quarterly payments to support your ongoing commitment to GSC)

• Receive annual award salary increases with potential for further increases during performance appraisal cycles.

• Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options available - Salary Packaging Australia

• Eligible staff can access 14 weeks of paid parental leave (or 28 weeks at half pay)!

• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Access to 4 weeks annual leave

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.

• Access to employee wellbeing programs

• Active social club

 

For further information regarding this role please contact Sheridan Cameron, Manager Waste Services, on 02 6740 2100 or see the Position Description

 

How to Apply

 

Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link above. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

 

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

 

If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below, complete the application form. Please ensure you answer all questions and upload a current resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role, as well as any copies of relevant qualifications that support your application. The use of AI to assist with creating and formatting documents is welcomed; however, written responses should remain thoughtful and personalised, as generic or impersonal submissions may be viewed less favourably.

 

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.

 

Further information

 

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening. Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.

 

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

 

Council is an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

 

For all enquiries regarding the application and recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6740 2100 or peopleandculture@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au

 

For essential workers and their families moving to Gunnedah, The Welcome Experience is a free program aimed at providing free personalised support for a range of services such as housing, education, partner job opportunities, and community connection. To learn more and register for the program please click here: The Welcome Experience | NSW Government.