Northern Beaches Council

Driver, Litterbin Services

Division: Environment & Open Space

Business Unit: Waste Management & Cleansing

Title: Driver, Litterbin Services, Permanent - Full-time Role, 38 hours per week

Salary Range: $67153.79 to $78043.57 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. 

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is currently implementing its new Waste and Circular Economy Strategy which includes a broad spectrum of waste management services and projects including domestic waste collection, community facilities development, events, education and workshops. Waste Services is also actively involved in the review of development applications to ensure we are building new residential developments for future sustainability. 

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  In this role you’ll enjoy -

• Working with a future focused organisation in a challenging and dynamic industry 
• A culture of supporting continuous professional development 
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits 

Our opportunity:
The key focus areas of this role include: 

1. Efficient and safe delivery of waste removal services for the community including:

• driving and operating waste collection, bin maintenance and delivery vehicles, 
• installation, emptying, maintenance and cleaning of public place bins and associated infrastructure,
• working either alone or as part of an operational team

2. Timely and accurate reporting to the Supervisor and Coordinator, Litterbin Services.

3. Removal of illegally dumped waste from public places to improve the streetscape and minimise environmental impact.

4. To perform all duties to best practice principles in keeping with Council’s commitment to excellent customer service and demonstrating Council values on all levels.

About you:
We’re looking for an organised and proactive team player to join our Public Waste & Cleansing Team. You’ll bring strong hands-on experiences and communications skills to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on: 24 November 2024
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Wayne Gleeson, Coordinator Litterbin Services on 0440 101 195.

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.