Team Leader - Waste and Resource Recovery
- Fixed Term – Full time position – 12 months
- Band 7: Circa $110k - $123k + 12% Superannuation
- Based in Doncaster East
Become a senior member of a team delivering waste services to our community
Showcase your exceptional contract management, education and team leading skills
Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.
We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.
We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.
About The Role
Our Waste and Resource Recovery Team is looking for an experienced, customer focused professional to lead our administration team, manage contracts, and support community education initiatives in the effective delivery of Waste Management and Litter Services.
In this role, you will oversee the day to day operations of the Waste and Resource Recovery Team, including waste management functions, dumped litter and waste, education programs, and ensuring contractual performance measures and reporting requirements are met. Our Administration team handles a high volume of requests for waste services and dumped waste, so strong leadership and organisational skills are essential.
You will use your exceptional communication skills to inspire and guide the team in developing and delivering innovative programs that reduce waste, increase recycling, and minimise contamination.
We are seeking a motivated leader with a proven track record of delivering outstanding customer service in a dynamic, fast paced environment. Your ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders including the community, contractors, businesses, and government will be key to your success in this role.
Skills And Experience
- Tertiary qualified or extensive work experience in a relevant field
- Highly experienced leader of a customer focused team delivering integrated resource recovery, waste management and sustainability services to the community
- Able to develop and deliver work programs and systems that successfully deliver commitments in waste reforms, climate action and service delivery of kerbside and litter services to meet the needs of the community
- Flexible to respond to changing priorities and able to complete tasks within tight timeframes
- A problem solver, able to resolve complex operational and service delivery issues to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders
- A negotiator, able to influence outcomes to achieve organisational objectives
- Knowledgeable in government, and local government organisations
- A problem solver who can assist with resolving complex operational and service delivery issues
- Highly proficient user of MS Office Suite, data management software, customer service request systems. Property and Rating and general software and equipment
- Current Victorian driver’s licence
- Current Working with Children’s Check
How To Apply
Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Linda Kenworthy,Coordinator Waste and Resource Recovery on 9846 0575.
For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us
Applications close on Friday 19 December 2025 at 5:00pm.
Don’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.
Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.
To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.
Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.
If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.