Sutherland Shire Council

Rear Loader Driver

Rear Loader Driver

• A team committed to exceptional waste management services.
• Full-time, permanent position within a dedicated, friendly team.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean and beautiful Sutherland Shire environment.
• Be part of a supportive workplace that values safety and efficiency.

About Us

At Sutherland Shire Council, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional waste management, education, and cleansing services to our community. Our Waste Services Division is focused on delivering efficient domestic and commercial waste collection, street cleaning, and maintenance of public facilities.

Our mission is to ensure a healthy, clean environment for our community. We strive for excellence in service delivery and are committed to the sustainable management of local resources.

Your Role

As a Rear Loader Driver, you will play a crucial role in the timely collection of waste for residents in the Shire. You will support our Waste Services Business Unit in maintaining a cost-effective and efficient service, which is a high priority in our Waste Management Strategy.

Your responsibilities will include operating rear load trucks, performing minor repairs on bins, and ensuring that all waste collection activities are conducted safely and efficiently.

Who We’re Looking For

If you are a proactive individual with a strong commitment to safety and service excellence, we want to hear from you!

• Current HR Class driver’s licence.
• Prior experience in a waste collection or similar role.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Physically capable of handling manual tasks and operating technology solutions.
• A sound understanding of the National Heavy Vehicle Law

You should be ready to embrace challenges and work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our community. Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of the Sutherland Shire area are desirable but not required.

Don’t miss this chance to contribute to a cleaner, greener future for Sutherland Shire.

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 responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 12 January
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated week beginning 20 January 2025
• Package: $72,700 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Permanent Full-time 38 hours per week 9 day fortnight
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, 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 (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

Reach out to Neil Campbell, ncampbell@ssc.nsw.gov.au, Operations Controller, for any job specific enquiries.
Melanie Silburn msilburn@scc.nsw.gov.au, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.