Waste Services Coordinator
Job No:
KWS035
Location:
Kingston
Position Number: KWS035
Department: Waste Services
Employment Status: Ongoing Full-time
Location: Barretta Waste Transfer Station
Classification: Local Government Industry Award 2020
Salary Range: $100,00 - $110,000 plus 12% Superannuation
About this position:
We are seeking a motivated and proactive Waste Services Coordinator to support the delivery of high-quality waste management services and contribute to the ongoing success of our operations. Reporting to the Manager, the role is responsible for assisting with the operational management of waste and recycling facilities, leading site-based teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting commercial and environmental outcomes.
About the Role
As the Waste Services Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant operation of waste and recycling services. You will oversee day-to-day site activities, support staff development, and work closely with stakeholders to enhance service delivery and operational performance.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience supervising operational teams in a waste management, environmental services, logistics or similar environment.
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage operational programs, contractors and budgets.
- Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety principles and risk management practices.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and community outcomes.
The duties of the position have the potential for the incumbent to be 'at risk' as detailed in KWS Immunisation Policy. As a result, the incumbent is required to be immunised in accordance with Council's Staff Immunisation Program.
Further details: For more information, please contact, Manager Kingborough Waste Services, Stuart Baldwin on 0407872336.
How to apply:
- Before you begin, please read the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria. Please see our Applicant’s Guide to further assist you with applying.
- Applications must be submitted via the online form on Council’s website. You can save your application as you progress.
- Employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks, which may include the following:
- National Police check,
- Right to Work in Australia check,
- Reference checks,
- Health assessment including drug and alcohol testing,
- Working with Vulnerable People registration.
Applications close Sunday,15 November 2026.
The Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework is in place across Kingborough Council, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work with vulnerable people, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing, and prevent harm to children and young people. Kingborough Council incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
