Endeavour Foundation is one of Australia’s largest employers of people living with disability. Our people live and breathe our purpose every day, with flexible working, great perks, and work/life balance. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where our employees can grow, learn, and do their best work. Our purpose is simple: make possibility a reality.
Make an Impact
Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment?
We're looking for a Shift Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations of our Recycling & Waste facility in Caloundra. In this role, you'll be the 2IC leader on shift, ensuring the site runs safely, efficiently and in line with contractual and environmental requirements, while leading a diverse team that includes employees with disability.
Every day is different. From coordinating staff and responding to operational challenges, to maintaining safety standards and building strong relationships with contractors, customers and council representatives, you'll play a key role in keeping the site operating at its best.
If you're someone who enjoys leading from the front, can stay calm under pressure, and wants to make a genuine difference while contributing to a more sustainable future, we'd love to hear from you.
Key duties of this role are to:
- Lead and supervise daily site operations, ensuring safe and efficient performance.
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Coordinate staff allocations, shift coverage and daily operational priorities.
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Conduct daily site inspections and proactively identify and manage hazards.
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Respond to incidents and ensure accurate reporting, including Riskman documentation.
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Coach, support and develop team members to achieve operational and safety outcomes.
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Build positive relationships with contractors, customers, council representatives and internal stakeholders.
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Monitor site performance, contractual requirements and recycling targets.
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Ensure compliance with Workplace Health & Safety, environmental and quality requirements.
What you can bring to the team
You're a confident and adaptable leader who enjoys working in an operational environment where no two days are the same. You know how to prioritise, solve problems, and support your team while maintaining a strong focus on safety and customer service.
You don't need to come from the waste or recycling industry, we're looking for someone with strong leadership capability, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for leading people and creating positive outcomes.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
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Experience leading or supervising operational or frontline teams.
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The ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Experience coordinating people, workloads and competing priorities.
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A proactive approach to workplace safety and risk management.
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Confidence working with contractors, customers and external stakeholders.
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Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
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A current Queensland Driver Licence.
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A forklift licence (desirable) or willingness to obtain one.
You will be required to undertake a “Fit2Work” National Criminal History Check and hold or be willing to obtain a Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
At Endeavour we offer a range of employee benefits including:
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Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free.
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In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc).
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An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family members.
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Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, white goods, and appliances.
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Discounted family gym memberships through Fitness Passport.
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Paid Parental Leave.
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Reward and Recognition Program.
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Free flu vaccinations.
If you’re ready to join a team who are passionate, culturally strong and drive positive outcomes, apply now! We look forward to hearing from you!
Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.
