Team Leader Community Recycling Centre - Weekend Part Time
Why us?
Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We're responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that's making a tangible difference.
JOB DETAILS
1 x Permanent Part Time - 18 hours, 2 days per week (Friday & Saturday - 6:00am to 15:30pm)
Salary: $44.22 - $48.46/hour + 12% Super + Allowances
JOB DESCRIPTION
Support the Coordinator in leading and coordinating the Community Recycling Centre team to deliver high-quality, efficient ground operations. This role ensures all activities are performed in line with Council policies, procedures, and operational requirements while maintaining strong safety and performance standards.
You will help drive the effective day-to-day operations and administrative functions of the Centre, ensuring services are delivered in a timely, cost-effective manner.
As a front-facing role, you will also provide exceptional customer service, engaging positively with the community and ensuring professional and helpful experience for all customers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support the Coordinator Waste with daily operations, resource planning, and team performance
- Supervise and coordinate team activities to deliver safe, high-quality services on time
- Monitor and inspect work to ensure compliance with Council standards, WHS requirements, and environmental guidelines
- Manage customer requests, resolve issues, and maintain accurate records and reporting
- Promote a positive team environment by leading, motivating, and developing staff
- Ensure plant, vehicles, and equipment are maintained and safely operated
- Coordinate service providers, materials, and maintenance requirements to support operations
- Maintain strong focus on safety, including risk identification, reporting, and adherence to procedures
- Oversee administrative tasks including timesheets, documentation, and toolbox meetings
ABOUT YOU
You will have:
- Current MR Truck License, Forklift License, and White Card
- Proven experience leading and supervising teams in parks, cleansing, or waste operations
- Experience operating small plant and equipment and maintaining accurate records
- Strong understanding of WHS, safety practices, and risk management
- Effective communication and basic computer skills
- Ability to assess and respond to safety issues and customer needs
- Physically capable of manual handling tasks
- Ability to plan, adjust, and deliver work programs and cleaning schedules to meet service requirements
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
- Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant)
- Council offers career progression opportunities & ongoing support.
- Free parking available nearby.
- Internal professional Learning and Development
- Access to fitness passport.
Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application
Click here for a copy of the position description
CLOSING: 9PM 25th November 2026
Be part of creating the future, for further information about the recruitment process please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
