A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
The opportunity
We’re looking for a Team Leader to provide hands-on leadership and support to our team at the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station.
Our Waste Transfer Station sits within our Waste Operations unit, providing a service to the community of Port Stephens for the drop off and disposal of household waste (paint, gas bottles, oils, batteries, etc), e-waste (electronics), and mixed waste. Working closely with our Strategic Waste unit, we aim to continuously maximise our landfill diversion and provide a positive customer experience.
Your role as Team Leader will see you coordinating your team of 7 Waste Operators in waste acceptance and sorting, grounds maintenance, and other operational duties to ensure the Transfer Station is presented and operating at a high standard for our community.
You will provide direction and leadership to the team throughout all daily activities (including staff rostering), and deliver weighbridge operations, coordinate waste collection and contractor management when required. Most importantly, you will ensure the ongoing safety on-site and work within Council’s safety procedures and risk plans.
- This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 38 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
- Optional overtime hours are available with Saturday/Sunday shifts – penalty rates apply
- Base Salary Range: $76,165 to $89,528 pa based on 38 hours / week + 12% superannuation + + $2,562 retention allowance + adverse work allowance
- You will be working from Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station
A full list of the key responsibilities for this role are listed within the position description here – view the position description.
We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:
- A certificate III in Waste Management or willingness and ability to obtain
- Demonstrated experience in waste management or similar field
- Proven ability to effectively lead and motivate a team
- Sound knowledge of weighbridge operations and Microsoft Office programs or ability to comprehend within probation period
This is life at PSC!
- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
- Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
- Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
- Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
- PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
- Free parking on site
- And lots more…
Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…
- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know
Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 16 August 2026
Contact: Troy Atkinson, Waste Operations Coordinator, on (02) 4988 0252
For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
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