Waste Services Coordinator

About the role

Kingborough Council is seeking a Waste Services Coordinator (ongoing full-time, 38 hours per week) to support the delivery of waste management services to the Kingborough community and the operational management of the Barretta and Bruny Island Waste and Recycling Centres. Reporting to the Manager of Kingborough Waste Services, the role also contributes to business development, commercial performance and continuous improvement. The position is classified under the Local Government Industry Award 2020.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Manager in building a collaborative, multidisciplinary team through training, mentoring and multiskilling.
• Supervise the two waste and recycling centres, the public place bin servicing program, site infrastructure and assets in line with Board policy and legislation.
• Oversee site works, maintenance and operational programs on time and within budget.
• Keep the Manager informed of significant issues, plans and programs, and ensure customer complaints are handled promptly.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve the commercial performance of the Re-Use Shop and other services, including new services, partnerships and revenue opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement using operational data, customer feedback and industry best practice.
• Ensure work health, safety and environmental risk management and regular hazard inspections are in place, and that regulatory and legislative requirements are met.
• Attend KWS Board meetings, present operational reports and maintain relationships with the Board, Council, stakeholders and the community.

Required profile

• Significant experience in the waste management industry and proven ability to supervise a team of operational employees.
• Demonstrated experience in business improvement, service development or identifying commercial and operational opportunities.
• Competent technical knowledge of infrastructure, plant and operational requirements of the waste industry.
• Completion of a relevant qualification in risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Current Tetanus, Hepatitis A and B vaccinations; the role is at risk under the Council's immunisation policy.

Required skills

• White Card (working safety in construction).
• Current driver's licence; desirable: heavy combination licence, skid steer loader licence and High Risk Work (LF) licence.
• Good oral and written communication, public engagement and customer service skills.
• Database management, relevant software and operational reporting.

Applications close 15 November 2026 and are made through the Council's online form. Pre-employment checks (police, right to work, references, health assessment and Working with Vulnerable People registration) apply.