Team Leader – Waste & Cleaning Services

Team Leader – Waste & Cleaning Services – Local Council (Melbourne)

Your new company

A progressive local government organisation located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, committed to delivering high‑quality community services and maintaining a safe, sustainable environment.


Your new role

Lead the daily delivery of waste, cleaning and city presentation services across activity centres, precincts and public spaces. This role ensures high service standards, supports strategic waste initiatives and contributes to a cleaner, safer community.
  • Lead and motivate the City Presentation team to deliver waste, cleaning and presentation services.
  • Support recruitment, induction, training and performance management.
  • Oversee shop and precinct cleaning, litter removal, small‑scale graffiti removal and issue reporting.
  • Assist with hands‑on service delivery and safely operate plant and equipment when required.
  • Monitor service quality, compliance and performance against service level agreements.
  • Support delivery of actions within the Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2022–2030.
  • Provide timely, professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Report on service performance and prepare clear written and verbal updates for leadership.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven frontline leadership experience in waste, cleaning, city presentation or similar operational environments.
  • Strong understanding of Occupational Health and Safety in operational settings.
  • Knowledge of waste management, resource recovery and environmental compliance.
  • Understanding of investigation processes and authorised officer powers relating to litter, illegal dumping and graffiti.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.

  • Qualifications & Requirements
    • Tertiary qualifications in waste management, operations, safety, or related fields, or substantial relevant experience.
    • Operational experience in a Council setting desirable.
    • Current Medium Rigid driving licence.

What you'll get in return

  • A supportive and established government environment that values work‑life balance.
  • Flexible work arrangements aligned to business needs.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful operational impact within a high‑performing team.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ or forward your CV to suman.kadian@hays.com.au.


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Engineering
Location
VIC - Northern Melbourne
Specialism
Sustainability
Ref:
2978864

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Suman Kadian, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
1 Melbourne Quarter, Level 9/699 Collins St, Docklands,

Telephone: 9604 9656

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