Team Leader Business Operations

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

The Team Leader Business Operations is responsible for promoting an awareness of contemporary waste management practices and market trends that will enable the branch to achieve its strategic objectives through delivery of improved social, economic and environmental outcomes.

Waste & Resource Management is a full cost price business unit which provides waste management services to both the council and community. The branch takes a lead role in the delivery of council’s waste management strategy which aligns with the sustainability vision and manages solutions to deliver on strategy objectives and actions.

Key duties -

• Leadership of the Waste Facility Officers and the Waste Facility Support Officers, providing administrative support for the waste facilities multi-site, multi-weighbridge point of sale receipting and related systems.
• Assist in the coordination of the WRM Branch budget creation, forecasting, and financial performance evaluation.
• Review service delivery within the Branch to assess outcomes based on real needs and make recommendations by providing reports and information to assist with informed business decisions.
• Lead or participate in strategic WRM projects and implementation of project recommendations.

About you

As a professional in this field you will have strong leadership and communication skills. Vital to your success in this role you will uphold excellent negotiation, interpretive and advocacy skills including the ability to develop relationships with Government and industry representatives.

You will possess a formal relevant qualifications (Degree)  in the field of Waste Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, and/or a combination of extensive experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform all duties of the position at this level. Post graduate qualification desirable.

As a requirement of this role, you will have a current “C” class drivers licence.

Criminal History Check Required

Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.

For specific enquiries contact Sascha Tolsdorf during business hours on 0417 767 ***.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.