Weekend Site Supervisor - Waste Management Centre

About the role

The City of Hobart is looking for a Weekend Site Supervisor for its Waste Management Centre and Resource Recovery facilities in McRobies Gully. The role oversees safe and efficient weekend operations, leads frontline staff and coordinates site activities to meet high standards of operation, safety and customer service. It is a permanent, part-time position of 0.5 FTE.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise weekend operations at the Waste Management Centre, ensuring safe, efficient and customer-focused service.
• Support and guide site staff to meet operational, safety and customer service standards.
• Coordinate daily site activities, including traffic management, resource recovery operations and customer flow.
• Resolve customer enquiries and manage issues professionally and effectively.
• Monitor compliance with environmental, safety and operational procedures, permits and waste acceptance requirements.
• Respond to hazards, incidents and operational issues, escalating where required.
• Maintain accurate operational records and contribute to continuous improvement of site practice and performance.

Required profile

• Current driver licence and current registration to work with vulnerable people.
• Practical experience in waste management, resource recovery, transfer station, landfill, civil, logistics or a similar operational environment.
• Proven experience supervising frontline teams and the confidence to make safe, timely decisions in a busy, customer-focused setting.
• Hands-on leadership, able to build positive relationships with customers, contractors and colleagues while maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
• Organised, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement; works in a rostered environment.

What we offer

• Pay of $76,907 per annum pro rata plus 13.5% superannuation.
• City of Hobart employee benefits.
• A wide range of leave entitlements and the option to buy additional leave after 12 months.
• Health and wellness programs, including onsite gyms, and a corporate health plan discount.
• Employee assistance program with onsite visits.

Applications close 22 November 2026 and must be submitted through the online portal. Candidates must read the position description before applying and address the key duties, skills and knowledge in 600 words or less, attaching a resume and qualifications. Appointment is subject to background checks, including a criminal history record check and medical assessment.