Team Leader Waste (Internal Applicants Only)

Please note, we will only be accepting applications from current Nillumbik Shire Council employees.

• Salary range of $99,065.45 and $109,393.53 per annum plus 12% super and annual leave loading.
• Permanent full time Position
• Access to RDOs

About the role:

As Team Leader Waste, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, coordination and continuous improvement of Council's waste management services. The position leads a team responsible for delivering kerbside collection support services, contamination management programs and education, waste inspections, resource recovery operations and associated waste services, ensuring service standards, compliance obligations and community expectations are achieved.

A typical day might include:

• Operational management of Council's waste operations and kerbside waste services.
• Managing the day-to-day performance of waste staff and casual bin inspectors.
• Overseeing residential kerbside waste, recycling, food organics and garden organics (FOGO), hard waste, bin inspection, compliance programs and contamination management services.
• Facilitating waste support services including missed bin collections, community waste services and event waste programs.
• Supporting implementation of State Government waste reforms and circular economy initiatives.
• Managing customer enquiries, complaints and escalated service requests.
• Supporting the Coordinator with monitoring operational budgets, procurement and service performance.
• Driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency and workplace safety outcomes.
• Supporting the Coordinator Waste, Fleet and Rapid Response in achieving Council's strategic and operational objectives.

What you will bring to the role:

• Demonstrated experience in waste management, resource recovery, environmental services, municipal operations or a similar operational service environment
• Proven experience leading, supervising and developing staff in a service delivery environment, including performance management, coaching and fostering a positive team culture
• Demonstrated experience facilitating operational services, programs or projects, including resource allocation, contractor management and the achievement of service outcomes.

How to Apply:

• To discover more about the role and responsibilities of this position, download and review the Position Description
• Attach your Resume and Cover Letter to your application and use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions
• If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Heath Gillett, Manager Operations Centre on 0394 333 220

Applications close: 10pm (AEDT), Thursday 19 November 2026

Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive community. We value diversity in our community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background. Apply now!