About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity within our Waste Services team! The City is looking for a community-minded individual to be the next Supervisor of our two Recycling Centres in Bullsbrook and Malaga. Our supervisors are resilient, accountable and lead by example.

The Supervisor role is based at the City’s Recycling Centres, which receives and manages waste and recyclable materials for processing. The Supervisor will act as the City representative on site and is responsible for day to day management and operation of the facilities. The Supervisor is also responsible for management of staff, casual employees and volunteers required to operate the facilities.

The Supervisor, Recycling Centres is a self-motivated person with a high level of knowledge and skill in Materials Recycling Facility services and operations. This person should show high skill levels in supervision, and lead by example in customer service, work quality and work ethics.

Being an innovative member of the Waste and Recycling Management services team, the Supervisor, Recycling Centres will utilise strong customer service and negotiation skills to respond to internal and external customer requirements and issues, as well as obtaining the best value outcomes for the Fleet and Waste Services business unit.

The Supervisor will be proactive and exercise good professional judgement on a wide range of operational issues; especially in the area of Work Health and Safety Management, which is essential to this position. The Supervisor may be required to undertake other tasks within the Fleet and Waste Services business unit, as required.

The Supervisor, Recycling Centres must be available to work Thursday - Sunday, in line with roster requirements.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Available to work Thursday - Sunday
• Current “HR” class drivers licence
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required.
• Minimum 2 Years’ experience in Supervision or Team Leading of waste or similar operations
• Proven experience in tendering and contract administration
• Proficient use of computers and associated software

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $81,628 to $96,391 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant, plus weekend penalties and commute use of a fully maintained City vehicle.

You will also enjoy benefits including

• Flexibility to balance work and life through an 8 day fortnight.
• Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 16.5%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For queries, please contact Jayne Harries directly on 9267 9396.

To apply please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing Date: Monday 19 May 2025 at 5pm.

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies please.