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RESOURCERECOVERY TEAM LEADERSCONEPermanent Full-Time 38 hours per week Therole:Council has an exciting opportunity for anexperienced people leader as our Resource Recovery Team Leader which playsa key leadership role in the delivery of our waste and resource recoveryservices.This position offers a balanced mix of on-siteoperational leadership and office-based responsibilities. You will lead thedaily operations of the Shire''s resource recovery facilities while alsomanaging planning, compliance, reporting, and continuous improvementactivities.As the Team Leader you be responsible foroverseeing staff, coordinating site operations, and ensuring all activities areundertaken safely, effectively, and efficiently in accordance with relevantlegislation, Council policies and procedures, and Environment Protection Authority(EPA) licence requirements.What''s on offer: - A salary range from $ $ per week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation + allowances.- A true 38 hour working week, Monday Friday working week with the opportunity for overtime if desired.- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (working a 9-day fortnight).- Four weeks of Annual Leave per year.- Access to Long Service Leave after five years.- Generous Sick Leave entitlements.- Training and upskilling opportunities.- Salary sacrifice options.- Secure, permanent employment with Council.What we need from you: We are seeking aself-motivated, dedicated people-person with great communication skills, who isa champion for safety and takes pride in their work. If you enjoy leadingteams, working both in the field and the office, and making a positivecontribution to your community, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a realimpact.You will need to have someprevious experience in leading staff and/or contractors plus the ability tocompetently use a range of technology, equipment, software and computer systemsto effectively undertake day-to-day work.The following skills orexperience will be considered highly desirable: - Demonstrated previous experience working in and thorough knowledge of the operational requirements of a resource recovery facility.- Previous experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.- Tertiary qualification in relevant field, this may include Frontline Management, Waste Management, Environmental Management etc. - Previous experience and demonstrated ability to deliver quality customer service, contribute to service improvements and adapt to change.Aboutus: Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all ouremployees work together to deliver quality services to support our community.We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community.Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff,which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for allpeople and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providingefficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safetyand to provide improved environmental responsibility.Located in the picturesque UpperHunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeenand Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourselfClosing Date: Wednesday 18th February 2026Job Description: To view the Job Description for this position please click hereEnquiriesand Further Information:Give Jessie Burton, Resource Recovery Coordinator, a call on or e-mail to discuss this opportunity. How toApply:We encourage all applicantsto apply online and attach their cover letter and resume by the closing date byclicking "Apply for this job" or through Council''s website - We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and valuediversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants,including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability,LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council. Council will providereasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout therecruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and requireadjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessmentprocess, please advise via or to discuss.