Landfill Operations Supervisor - Taree

JR Richards & Sons are an Australian family-owned and operated resource recovery company contracting to over thirty local Councils across large regional areas of NSW and in northern Victoria. The Company employs over 550 people with a fleet in excess of 350 heavy vehicles in operation. We are at the forefront of the industry with purpose-built recovery facilities diverting over 100,000 tonnes annually of kerbside and commercial organics and recyclables from landfill. We strive for a diverse, innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture with a dynamic attitude valuing our people, their safety, and the environment.

At JR Richards & Sons we take pride in providing equal opportunity and do not discriminate against race, age, national or ethnic origin, gender or marital status, religion, or sexual orientation.

This is a newly created role designed to ensure compliant management of waste materials at the Taree Waste Management Centre.

Reporting to the Regional Manager of our Lower North Coast Region you will be responsible for timely interaction with MidCoast Council, compliance with EPA regulations, and the overall management of daily activities at the Centre.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Supervision of approximately 9 staff members including sub-contractors;
• Provide scheduled reports to Council;
• Oversee landfill development;
• Manage stockpile levels of metal, concrete, and green waste;
• Inspections and management of site infrastructure;
• Testing and management of green waste composting;
• Effective and safe disposal of hazardous materials including asbestos. 

A sound understanding and focus on safety are essential to ensure you manage daily operations adhering to best safety practice. 

The opportunity is well suited to a candidate with previous experience in waste management. Candidates with experience in earthworks/ road construction are also encouraged to apply as your foundational knowledge will aid you in further development of your skills and knowledge for this role. 

• The stability of a growing, family owned and operated business;
• Attractive salary with annual reviews;
• Coastal lifestyle close to rivers, mountains, and pristine beaches;
• Ongoing training and professional development;
• Loyal, and very stable local team that will directly report to you;
• Long-term, recently renewed Council contract;
• A safe and inclusive work environment;
• Supportive senior management team passionate about the industry and the development of others. 

Click "Quick Apply" or email your resume to *******@jrrichards.com.au 

For a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity please contact Deb Ragen - Internal Recruiter on (02) 6539 7*** or Tony Evans - Regional Manager on 0438 472 ***.