Nuclear Waste Supervisor
- Hands-on leadership position overseeing waste operations.
- Responsible for compliance with legislation and regulations.
- Lead a team while managing resources and stakeholder expectations.
About the Opportunity
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient management of waste operations. You will lead a team of operational staff while overseeing day-to-day activities, resources, facilities, equipment and regulatory requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supervisor from a waste management, hazardous materials, industrial, utilities, manufacturing or similarly regulated environment to step into a unique and highly specialised operation.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager, Waste Operations, you will be responsible for:
- Leading and supporting a team of operational and technical staff
- Coordinating daily work priorities, resources, rosters, leave and timesheets
- Ensuring waste is safely handled, processed, stored and transported
- Maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures
- Managing operational facilities, plant and equipment
- Identifying operational risks, investigating issues and implementing practical solutions
- Maintaining accurate waste inventory and operational data
- Managing stakeholder expectations and providing practical advice to customers
- Coordinating external waste disposal providers and contractors
About You
Essential Requirements:
- Australian Citizenship is mandatory
- Must be willing to undergo and obtain the required security clearance
- Experience in waste management, hazardous materials, logistics, manufacturing, utilities or another highly regulated environment
Desirable Requirements:
- Previous experience supervising an operational, technical or trade-based team
- A Certificate IV in a relevant discipline or a relevant trade qualification
- Experience operating or overseeing plant, equipment or industrial processes
- Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, performance management and development
- The ability to manage competing priorities and allocate resources effectively
- Strong understanding of safety, risk and compliance requirements
- Experience developing practical solutions to operational and technical issues
- Sound computer skills, SAP and Microsoft Officer highly regarded
- Excellent communication, reporting and problem-solving skills
If you are an Australian Citizen and ready to take the next step in your operational leadership career, apply now.
At Horner we recognise the value of a diverse workforce and the creation of inclusive workforce cultures. We actively encourage applications from any background.
We provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability - please email adjustments@horner.com.au if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process. Please note that applications or resumes sent to this email address will not be accepted or responded to.
Consultant
grace.webster@horner.com.au
Reference number: 200049465
Profession:EnvironmentalOther
Company: Horner Recruitment
Date posted: 18th Aug, 2026
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