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Team Leader

Cranbourne, Victoria 3977, Australia • Full-time

Description

Repurpose It is a recognised leader in the circular economy, giving new life to materials that would otherwise go to waste. We recover resources from construction and demolition, excavation, infrastructure projects, and local council organics, transforming them into valuable products that support sustainable growth.

By investing in advanced technology, we partner with both public and private sectors to reduce greenhouse gases, protect the environment, and create a more sustainable future.

Our values are Integrity, Future Focused, Sustainability, and Care & Protect they guide everything we do. As part of our team, you’ll join a workplace that is passionate about innovation, the environment, and supporting its people.

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to oversee daily operations at our new site in Cranbourne. With the exciting expansion of Repurpose It, we’re looking forward to growing our team at this location.

This hands-on role is responsible for leading and supporting a small team to ensure safe, efficient, and productive operations across site activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and support team members to meet daily operational targets
  • Maintain yard safety, compliance, and stock management
  • Operate and oversee heavy equipment including loaders, excavators, and forklifts
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth logistics and maintenance coordination
  • Drive a strong safety culture through toolbox talks and daily checks

About you:

  • Must hold an Excavator Ticket
  • Additional relevant equipment licences (Excavator, Forklift, HC Truck – highly regarded)
  • Proven leadership experience in a Landfill, Quarry, construction, or recycling environment
  • Confident operating heavy machinery (Loader/Excavator/Forklift tickets preferred)
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • A hands-on leader who leads by example and values teamwork
  • Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

If you’re a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Please include an up-to-date resume as part of your application. Your details will be stored in our candidate management system, and we may keep your details on file for other roles and opportunities in the future.

Repurpose It is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and welcomes all individuals from different backgrounds, gender and ethnicity to apply.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Company Overview

Repurpose It exists to make premium quality repurposed materials accessible to everyone. Our mission is to eliminate waste and pollution through closed loop resource recovery and we believe that closed loop waste systems are essential if we are to preserve our resources for the next generations. We recover resources and give them new life via Construction and Demolition, Excavation and Drilling, Road and Rail, Infrastructure Projects, Local Councils, Food and Organics, Construction and Landscaping materials. By partnering with the public and private sectors, our best practice technologies connect waste disposal to materials supply to ensure we deliver a truly closed loop solution to our clients. We invest in technology to dramatically reduce greenhouse gases and environmental degradation to protect the planet for future generations.