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Team Leader - Central Waste

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Canberra, ACT
A$71,944.08-$79,500.02 p/a
Trades & Services → Other
Full-time
On-site

Posted 24 days ago


The Package: $71,944.08 - $79,500.02 gross per annum + 11.5% super. (Evaluated as Grade 9 of the QPRC Salary System 2024) and a guaranteed increase of 3% in 2025-26, plus potential performance-based progression.

Full time – 38 hours per week. 9-day fortnight conditions will apply.

In the waste sector at Council, you’ll be at the forefront of sustainability and essential services — guiding a dedicated team while staying actively involved on the ground. It’s a role where your leadership creates real, everyday impact.

In this role you will:

supervise and support staff to ensure cohesive teamwork and high-quality service delivery.

manage daily operations, including financial transactions and the operation and maintenance of plant and equipment.

uphold and contribute to Council’s health, safety, environmental, and quality standards and culture.

We are looking for someone who:

has relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in a similar leadership role, including the ability to operate and maintain plant equipment.

can lead, motivate, and supervise staff effectively while meeting community expectations and making the best use of organisational resources.

communicates clearly and manages time and priorities well to ensure goals are achieved within set timelines.

Working with us: Working for QPRC offers stability, work-life balance, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in your local community. With supportive teams, ongoing development opportunities, and a focus on safety and wellbeing, it’s a great place to build a rewarding career.

If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:


Toby Browne

Manager, Waste Services

(02) 6285 6068

or Josh Hrynko

Coordinator, Waste Services

(02) 6285 6033

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 12 May 2025


About Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

Canberra, ACT, Australia
Government & Defence
501-1000 employees

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is the largest employer in our local government area with more than 520 staff employed across Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Braidwood and Captains Flat.

Queanbeyan-Palerang is one of the fastest growing inland regional centres in NSW and we are always updating our processes, plans and programs to support our community’s needs.

We are a diverse organisation with roles on our roads, in parks, at the pool or in an office and we run 39 key services which are broken up into 117 programs. These services meet the varied needs of our community from water and sewer connections and waste collections through to community events and libraries.

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