Supervisor Landfill
Coffs Harbour City Council
- Newly created leadership role within our growing Waste Services team
- Take ownership of safety, site operations and team performance
- Hands-on role combining heavy plant operation and team leadership
This is an exciting opportunity to join the City of Coffs Harbour in a newly created Supervisor Landfill role.
Created as part of a recent review of our Waste Services team, this position is one of several new roles established to strengthen leadership on site, support our growing operation, and ensure we continue to deliver safe, efficient and environmentally responsible waste services to the community.
If you've got experience operating heavy plant, leading crews, and taking pride in a job done properly, this could be the next step in your career.
About the Role
As Supervisor Landfill, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of landfill operations, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently and in line with environmental requirements. You'll coordinate staff, oversee site activities, operate plant when required, and support the ongoing development of your team.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supervising Landfill Operators and coordinating daily activities
- Leading safe work practices across the site
- Operating heavy plant including compactors, loaders and excavators
- Managing waste movements, stockpiles and landfill operations
- Monitoring environmental controls and site compliance
- Coaching, training and mentoring team members
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility
- Building a positive and productive team culture.
About You
You're a practical leader who isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves and lead from the front.
You have experience in landfill operations, civil construction, quarrying, mining, earthmoving, or a similar environment and understand the importance of safety, teamwork and getting the job done right.
You enjoy supporting and developing others, can confidently coordinate day-to-day operations, and have the ability to keep a team focused on achieving results.
What's Required?
We're looking for someone who has:
- Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience supervising a civil works, landfill or operational team
- At least two years' experience operating heavy plant across equipment such as waste compactors, loaders or excavators
- A current HR Driver Licence
- White Card
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental compliance
- The ability to lead, motivate and support a team in a busy operational environment
What's on offer?
- Competitive Salary (from around $80K) depending on your capabilities and experience + allowances + shift penalties
- 12% superannuation
- Take-home vehicle
- Permanent Full-Time 38 hours per week
- Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
- Numerous benefits as outlined here!
About us
The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast
Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!
Want to chat?
Please reach out to Tom Lloyd, Group Leader Water and Waste Services on thomas.lloyd@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 02 6648 4574 to discuss the role in more detail.
If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au
Want to apply?
The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.
Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.
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Applications close: 13 Sep 2026