The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
About the role
Lead the daily operations of the Community Recycling Centre, ensuring a well-maintained facility and exceptional customer service for the community. This role requires strong coordination, flexibility and decision-making capabilities to manage planned and unplanned tasks whilst maintaining high operational standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist facility users with the waste sorting, respond to inquiries and complaints and provide recycling education to promote resource recovery.
- Oversee daily operations, including planned and reactive tasks, resource allocation and maintaining service standards.
- Implement emergency response plans, manage hazardous waste incidents and ensure workplace health and safety compliance
- Mentor and support staff, identify training needs and ensure adherence to Council policies and procedures.
- Maintain waste volume records, liaise with contractors, track KPIs, and drive operational improvements for efficiency and sustainability.
About You
We are looking for a leader with:
- Tertiary qualifications in Management or similar (Minimum certificate IV required)
- Current C Class License
- Current Forklift License
- White Card
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in management in a leadership/ supervisory position.
- Extensive experience in leading teams, staff management and overseeing operational facilities and contracts.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle escalations, negotiate effectively, and drive positive resolutions
- Ability to research, develop, and implement waste minimisation initiatives, including contract and tender management.
- Skilled in planning, report writing, costing estimates, and delivering detailed recommendations to Council.
What’s on offer
The Community Recycling centre operates 6-days per week. This role will require you to work 5 days per week, including Saturdays.
Hours: 6am-3:00pm
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $113,019 to $124,433 plus 11.5% superannuation.
In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
- 9-Day Fortnight
- Uniform provided
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Significant leave benefits (3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description .
How to apply
Candidates must apply online attaching a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.
Applications close 9pm, Tuesday 1 st July 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.