Sutherland Shire Council

Field Support Officer

Help deliver the essential services that keep our community clean, safe and sustainable.

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a proactiveField Support Officerto support the day-to-day delivery of waste and recycling services across the Shire.

Working closely with operational leaders, you'll coordinate resources, support frontline teams, oversee service delivery and help drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard for our community.

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to combine leadership, logistics and operational expertise in a role that makes a visible difference every day. You'll work across a diverse range of waste and recycling operations while helping shape service improvements that support a cleaner, greener and more sustainable community.

What you'll bring

• Experience supervising operational teams, services or contractors.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance and customer service.
• Ability to coordinate resources, solve problems and manage competing priorities.
• Confidence using technology and operational management systems.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III in Frontline Management, Waste Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Trade Qualification or similar.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Construction Industry Certificate (White Card).

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by uploading a cover letter and your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Thursday 26th November 2026.
• Interview date:Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
• Package:$85,907 - $91,059 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
• Hours of work:Permanent Full Time.Working 38 hours per week. 9 day fortnight.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Oliver Wady, Waste Operations Manager[email protected]for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner[email protected]can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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