Cleansing Crew Operator

About the Role

Join a full-time permanent position based in Inner-City Sydney where each shift contributes to maintaining the cleanliness and vibrancy of Sydney's public spaces. This role involves diverse cleaning responsibilities across footpaths, roadways, plazas, and public precincts using various methods including manual cleaning, pressure washing, refuse removal trucks, and mechanical sweepers. The position offers a supportive team environment with comprehensive training to develop skills in operating specialized cleansing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual street cleaning and bulk waste removal, including handling illegal dumping and servicing street litter bins.
• Operate various plant equipment such as street sweepers and waste compactors safely and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across Sydney's LGA and public areas during scheduled shifts.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and undertake additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and maintain equipment in good working order.

Candidate Requirements

• Physically fit and capable of performing demanding manual tasks.
• Experience in street cleaning and waste removal preferred.
• Current Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Vehicle (HR) driver's licence is mandatory.
• Clean driving record with demonstrated safe driving habits.
• Availability to work across weekday shifts with occasional weekends and public holidays.
• Previous experience operating and maintaining street sweepers and plant equipment is highly desirable.

Additional Information

• The position includes the option for a rostered day off every two weeks (9-day fortnight arrangement).
• Applicants must successfully complete pre-employment health and medical assessments.

Salary and Benefits

The annual remuneration for this role is $75,609 plus superannuation. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, cultural and care leave, professional development programs, leadership training, study support, employee assistance programs, and extensive family support policies such as paid parental leave and adoption leave. The City of Sydney fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace with active employee networks and recognition as a family-friendly employer.

Culture and Inclusion

The organization values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from various backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally diverse communities. It is a disability confident employer offering support throughout the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and address the selection criteria by 11:59pm, Sunday 16 August 2026. Queries can be directed to the Team Leader Projects & Events at the provided contact number.