Supervisor Waste & Community Facilities

Our Council

Narromine Shire Council covers an area of 5264 km2 and has a population of approximately 6444 in the rural townships of Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley and the surrounding rural areas. Narromine is located 40km from the regional city of Dubbo.

The identities and values of Narromine Shire have been shaped by the culture of the Wiradjuri People, early farmers and by our strong aviation and sporting history. Today, the Shire has a significant farming-based industry that contributes nationally.

About the position

Narromine Shire Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced applicant for the Supervisor Waste & Community Facilities position.

The objective of this position is to:

• Supervise the operations and performance of the Aerodromes, Waste Facilities and Saleyards and the maintenance, repairs and cleaning of Council owned buildings.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to assist and provide advice to upgrades, renewals and new installations and operational programs to council facilities.
• Ensure Council waste depots are kept in a clean, tidy condition in accordance with Council policy and the Landfill Environmental Management Plan (LEMP). 
• Working with the Manager Facilities to deliver projects and strategies across a wide range of facilities.

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

Essential:

• Certificate lll in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management)
• Aerodrome Reporting Operators Course certificate
• C class licence
• General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (White Card)
• Proven sound understanding of the EPA legislation as it relates to waste management
• Ability to identify hazardous waste
• Intermediate level of computer literacy, including demonstrated experience using, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and internet.
• Demonstrated experience in the management and supervision of staff and contractors
• Sound understanding of WHS requirements
• Asbestos Awareness Training

Desirable:

• Previous experience in waste management
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Class ‘HR’ Drivers Licence
• Loader/Backhoe/Bobcat certificate of competence
• Forklift ‘High Risk Licence’
• Certificate 4 in Project Management
• Asbestos removal licence

Special Conditions

• The position could involve exposure to hazardous materials.

The details relating to this position are:

• The position is graded 14 within Council's salary structure
• The salary range is from $86,083 - $97,396 per annum plus on call allowance and superannuation. The salary step is determined by an annual competency assessment. 
• 38 hour working week applies. 
• 9 day fortnight.  Rostered Day Off every second Monday.
• Employment conditions are as per the Local Government (State) Award
• Narromine Shire Council promotes the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment
• Narromine Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer that encourages and promotes diversity and inclusion across our shire. People with a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply

How to apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess. 

Please refer to the attached position description for the entire scope of essential and desirable criteria which all applicants must meet.

Pre-employment screening

Should you be shortlisted for interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment screening process as part of the selection process:

• A functional assessment (at Council's expense) including hearing and drug and alcohol testing
• Reference checks from your 2 work related referees
• Any other additional screening that may be relevant to the role
• Council will check the authenticity of certificates and qualification

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Narromine Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. 

Contact and notes

Enquiries: Anthony Everett, Manager Waste & Community Facilities (02) 6889 9999

Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 1 June 2025

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE YOU START TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION, YOU CANNOT SAVE IT AND RETURN TO IT LATER. WE WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU CREATE YOUR ANSWERS IN A SEPARATE DOCUMENT (EG WORD) AND THEN COPY YOUR ANSWERS INTO THIS PAGE WHEN YOU ARE READY. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME AND BE PREPARED WITH YOUR RESUME READY TO UPLOAD WHEN YOU COMMENCE THE PROCESS.

Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application.