• Healthy outdoor position with task variety and direct community impact!
• Lead a team!
• Attractive salary between $1,320 - $1,612 per week, plus 12% superannuation!
• Generous benefits including 9 day fortnight, 4 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years!

About the role:

Council is seeking a capable, practical and safety-focused person to join our team as Team Leader, Waste Services and Quarries.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can operate heavy plant, lead from the front, solve problems on the ground and help keep essential services running safely and efficiently. While experience in landfill, waste or quarry operations would be highly regarded, it is not essential. We are open to applicants from other heavy plant, civil, roads, construction or similar operational backgrounds who can bring strong plant skills, leadership ability and sound judgement.

This is a working team leader position. You will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day delivery of Council’s waste services and quarry operations across the Shire, while also actively undertaking operational work yourself.

The role includes supervising staff, allocating daily tasks, preparing rosters and work plans, operating heavy plant and equipment, monitoring site activities, helping resolve operational issues and ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with Council requirements.

This is a role for someone who can think on their feet, provide practical leadership and keep operations moving in a dynamic outdoor environment.

About you:

The successful applicant will:

• be able to drive heavy plant and equipment, including garbage trucks, skid steer loaders, front end loaders, compactors, bulldozers, excavators, and tipper trucks. 
• be able to implement workplace health and safety for you and your team
• be willing and able to follow instructions, work within timeframes, and contribute effectively to a team
• have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn and adapt
• understand the importance of public service and take pride in upholding the reputation of the Council and the community
• be reliable, respectful, team-oriented, and able to meet the physical and practical demands of the position.

At Walgett Shire Council, we understand that not every candidate will meet every criterion, and that is perfectly fine—your passion and potential matter most to us.

The full position description can be viewed by clicking here.

What we offer:

• A highly competitive salary between $68,640 to $83,824 per annum, depending on your experience, plus superannuation
• Generous benefits, including 4 weeks of annual leave and long service leave after 5 years
• Professional development opportunities to support your growth and success
• Employee Assistance Program available to support you and your family through all life’s challenges
• Exceptional working conditions within a supportive, family-friendly environment.

About us:

Walgett Shire Council proudly serves a diverse and unique region in the heart of outback New South Wales. Covering over 22,000 square kilometres, with a population of approximately 7,000, the Shire supports key industries such as agriculture, grazing, grain handling, opal mining, and tourism.

Life in Walgett Shire offers the best of outback living—open skies, a strong sense of community, and endless opportunities to explore. Whether it’s fossicking for opals, exploring underground art galleries, soaking in naturally heated artesian springs, or enjoying the tranquillity of river fishing, the region offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience. For more information about Walgett and the Lightning Ridge area, please click here.

How to apply:

To apply, follow the instructions below, complete the selection criteria and attach your resume and cover letter. Failure to attach a resume will result in your application not being considered.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s People and Culture Team via email peopleandculture@walgett.nsw.gov.au or by phoning 02 6828 6100 during business hours.

Please Note: All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email.

Closing date for applications:

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 4 May 2026.

Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.

Walgett Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.