Resource Recovery Team Leader

RESOURCE RECOVERY TEAM LEADER
SCONE
Permanent Full-Time – 38 hours per week 

The role:
Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced people leader as our Resource Recovery Team Leader which plays a key leadership role in the delivery of our waste and resource recovery services.
This position offers a balanced mix of on-site operational leadership and office-based responsibilities. You will lead the daily operations of the Shire’s resource recovery facilities while also managing planning, compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.
As the Team Leader you be responsible for overseeing staff, coordinating site operations, and ensuring all activities are undertaken safely, effectively, and efficiently in accordance with relevant legislation, Council policies and procedures, and Environment Protection Authority (EPA) licence requirements.

What’s on offer: 
- A salary range from $1322.30 – $1481.00 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 a self-motivated, dedicated people-person with great communication skills, who is a champion for safety and takes pride in their work. If you enjoy leading teams, working both in the field and the office, and making a positive contribution to your community, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact.
You will need to have some previous experience in leading staff and/or contractors plus the ability to competently use a range of technology, equipment, software and computer systems to effectively undertake day-to-day work.

The following skills or experience 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.

About us: 
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees 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 all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date: Wednesday 18th February 2026

Job Description: To view the Job Description for this position please click here

Enquiries and Further Information:

Give Jessie Burton, Resource Recovery Coordinator, a call on 0498 581 071 or e-mail [email protected] to discuss this opportunity. 

How to Apply:
We encourage all applicants to apply online and attach their cover letter and resume by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website - upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity 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 provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 02 65401100 to discuss.