City of Sydney

Cleansing Crew Operator

Inner City Depots

CLEANSING OPERATIONS/City Cleansing & Resource Recovery/City Services

Full Time/Permanent

$69,557.00 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role

Sydney is a vibrant, dynamic and accessible city with a diverse population, a rich history, world famous tourist attractions and an exciting calendar of events.

Our Cleansing Operations team pride ourselves on keeping the City’s roads, footpaths and laneways clean and tidy. As a Cleansing Crew Operator, you will be operating and driving our heavier vehicles to ensure Sydney is kept clean and tidy.

You must hold a Heavy vehicle (HR/MR) drivers’ licence to apply for this position.

We are seeking self-motivated, dedicated people who take pride in their work and able to complete physically demanding tasks.

To work in the team, you must:

Drive and operate a variety of plant equipment including street sweepers.Hold current Heavy Vehicle (HR) driver’s licence.Be physically fit and able.Be available to work weekday shifts, some weekends, and public holidays.Have a proven clean driving record.Adapt to changing priorities and undertake other tasks as directed.Experience in waste removal preferred.

The successful candidate should have previous experience in the safe operation and maintenance of plant and Street Sweepers.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off every two weeks, known as a 9 day fortnight.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and medical assessment.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 15 April 2025.

For more information, contact Phil Tansey, City Cleansing & Resource Recovery manager on 02 436 603 309.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance Collaborative approach to flexible workingCity centre head office, with many public transport options.Professional developmentLeadership and management development programFurther education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leaveOpportunity to attend external courses and conferencesLong service and employee recognition awardsEmployee assistance program offering free, confidential counsellingSupporting families26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leavePaid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leavePaid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leavePart-time and job-sharing options availableSupportive return-to-work environmentInclusive cultureRecognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of AustraliaActive employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander networkRecognised family inclusive workplaceVeteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333. 

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