In-Demand Operations lead Jobs in Hobart, Tas

Landfill Operations Lead
Glenorchy City Council —Glenorchy TAS
- $93,539 - $96,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Construction experience
- Employee assistance program
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20h
SAP Operations Lead
Hydro Tasmania —Hobart TAS
- From $158,571 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
4d
Operations Manager
Animal Emergency Australia —Moonah TAS
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- AI
14d
Full Time 2IC - Hobart
Universal Store —Hobart TAS
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Coordinator Waste Services
Glenorchy City Council —Glenorchy TAS
- $115,000 - $132,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Employee assistance program
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7d
Production Operators
Nyrstar —Hobart TAS
- 12 hour shift
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Manufacturing
- Employee assistance program
- Gym membership
Platypus Assistant Manager - Northgate
Platypus —Glenorchy TAS
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Health insurance
- Gym membership
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Venue General Manager
Yo-Chi —Hobart TAS
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Paid training
- Employee discount
Systems Manager - POS
Wrest Point —Sandy Bay TAS
- Full-time
- Management
- POS
- Leadership
Security Operations Manager
Wrest Point —Sandy Bay TAS
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
Team Leader Parks (9702)
Hobart City Council —Hobart TAS
- $77,341 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Maintenance
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
14d
Venue Manager
Yo-Chi —Hobart TAS
- Full-time
- Management
- Culinary experience
- Leadership
- Paid training
- Employee discount
Site Supervisor (Fort Direction)
Thales —South Arm TAS
- $92,498 a year
- Overtime
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Construction Coordinator
Australian Government - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water —Hobart TAS
- $112,044 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
12d
Operations and Compliance Manager
CatholicCare Tasmania —Hobart TAS
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Parental leave
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19h
Operations and Compliance Manager
Employment Hero —Glebe TAS
- Full-time
- AI
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
11h
Team Manager
Woolworths Supermarkets —Glenorchy TAS
- Weekend availability
5d
Compliance Lead (RPAS) – Robotics
SGS —Huntingfield TAS
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- No degree
- Parental leave
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Senior Client Care Representative
Animal Emergency Australia —Moonah TAS
- From $32.41 an hour
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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10d
Pizza Store manager
Jobstar Pty LTD —Sandy Bay TAS
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Management
- Customer service
- Employee discount

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Landfill Operations Lead

Glenorchy City Council -
Glenorchy TAS

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Job Details

Full-time
$93,539 - $96,000 a year
20 hours ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Management
Certificate IV
HC Licence
Supervising experience
HR Licence
Construction experience
Diploma
White Card
Leadership
MR Licence

Full Job Description

Are you an experienced leader with a background in landfill operations, heavy plant, waste management, and team supervision? We are seeking a proactive and safety-focused Landfill Operations Lead to provide leadership, direction, and operational oversight at the Jackson Street Waste Management Centre (JSWMC).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering essential waste services, environmental compliance, resource recovery initiatives, and operational excellence while leading a dedicated team.

About the Role:

The Landfill Operations Lead plays a pivotal role in the day-to-day management of the Jackson Street Waste Management Centre, ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant landfill operations. Reporting to the Waste Services Coordinator, this hands-on leadership position is responsible for overseeing landfill activities, coordinating contractors involved in gas extraction and resource recovery, managing hazardous waste disposal, and supporting initiatives that maximise recycling and waste diversion. The role also ensures compliance with EPA requirements, maintains site infrastructure and access roads, and contributes to the planning and continuous improvement of waste management services.

Leading a team of operational staff, the Landfill Operations Lead will allocate resources, coordinate plant and equipment usage, manage training and inductions, and promote a strong safety culture. The position also oversees public litter bin collection and bin maintenance programs, ensuring high levels of service delivery for the community. Success in this role requires strong leadership skills, experience supervising teams in a waste management, landfill or similar operational environment, a sound understanding of workplace health and safety and environmental compliance, and the ability to effectively manage contractors, stakeholders, assets, and operational performance.

What you’ll bring:

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

Certificate IV or Diploma in Leadership & Management, Civil Construction and/or significant experience in a team leader or supervisor role within a waste management, landfill, or similar environment.
Experience in the operation of heavy combination or rigid vehicle and articulated vehicles (over 24T GVM), including Excavators, Compactors, Dozer, Crusher and Tip Trucks and Trailers in a Landfill environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage and coach diverse teams, experience in the supervision of machinery operators and others within a waste management facility or similar environment.
Demonstrated experience in proactively dealing with customers, stakeholders, and others, with the ability to successfully negotiate and achieving positive solutions.
Proven ability to interpret and apply standards, related documents and civil engineering plans including but not limited to landfill design profiles, excavations and fill plans.
Well-developed understanding and knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental Management.

Licences:

Current registration to work with vulnerable people (RWVP)
Medium Rigid Truck “MR” class licence
Heavy Rigid Truck “HR” class licence
White Card
Traffic Management accreditation
Chemcert Accreditation
Plant competency and accreditation for Dozer, Excavator and Compactor/Roller
Supervise asbestos removal (or commitment to undertake within a required time frame)

Position details:

Permanent, full-time position (76 hours per fortnight) – there will be some weekend work required
Annual Salary: $93,539 - $96,000 plus superannuation

What's in it for you:

Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice, providing a great work culture and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Enjoy a regular rostered day off every fortnight (full-time roles only).
15% Superannuation.
Annual salary increases.
A motivated team that supports each other, values innovation, celebrates success and has a bit of fun along the way.
Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
Access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025

Our commitment to community:

Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here.

How to apply:

To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.

Your application must include:

A response addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description. When responding to the Key Selection Criteria, applicants should provide clear examples that demonstrate relevant skills, experience and capability. These responses are the main factor used to assess suitability and determine progression to interview.
A current Résumé
Cover letter (optional)

Pre-employment checks including a national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Sunday 2 August 2026

For further information on this position, contact Evan Brown, Manager Sustainability & Environment on (03) 6216 6800.

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