Supervisor Waste Management

• Salary Range Band 6 $95,799 to $104,420 plus 11.5% super 
• Full time, permanent ongoing role
• We are a diverse & inclusive council based in St Kilda with a positive culture and flexible working arrangements possible 

About City of Port Phillip 

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market!  City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

What’s the role all about 

Are you a proactive and solutions-focused leader with a passion for delivering high-quality frontline services to the community? This exciting role will see you lead operational waste teams across bin services, public litter collection, and the South Melbourne Resource Recovery Centre, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Ideally, this role would suit a confident and hands-on supervisor with experience in waste operations or outdoor service delivery, strong people management skills, and a commitment to compliance, safety and customer service.

We have a collaborative and committed team who work together to deliver essential services that keep our city clean, sustainable and community-focused.

1 x full-time permanent opportunity.

What you might do 

• Coordinate daily waste operations across public litter, bin deliveries, and the Resource Recovery Centre
• Facilitate effective rostering, team supervision, training and performance development
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement in field operations
• Build strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, and community members to support high service standards
• Respond to service issues, customer requests and operational incidents with practical, timely solutions
• Support compliance with EPA, OH&S and audit requirements through strong site and system oversight

Who we are looking for 

• Demonstrated experience supervising waste services with a focus on team culture
• Strong operational knowledge of litter collection, bin management or RRC operations
• Skilled in rostering, staff oversight, and contractor coordination
• Proven ability to resolve customer issues and improve service delivery
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence; relevant qualification or equivalent experience

Our work environment  

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.  

Proudly as one we all take accountability to put our community first. Together we work, creatively and strategically we think and with courage comes growth and with integrity we perform. 

What’s in it for you 

• We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs 
• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation
• Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family!
• Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!  
• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work   
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents 
• Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology

Important Pre-Employment Requirements 

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences
• Sufficient proof of right to work in Australia, and Sufficient proof of identity
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

So, what’s next?  

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit; 

• Resume – latest and detailed version  
• Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria found on the Positions Description.  

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered. 

For further information please contact Lizzy Skinner, Head of Waste Operations, on 0481 450 784, or by email at Elizabeth.Skinner@portphillip.vic.gov.au. 

Applications close 11.59pm Wednesday 16 July 2025. 

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact David Crichton (Head of Recruitment, Workforce Systems and Experience) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

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