Cleansing Crew Member - Day Shift

About the Role

Join a motivated team responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and vibrancy of Sydney's inner city. This permanent full-time position involves operating various cleaning techniques and equipment to ensure footpaths, roads, and public spaces remain inviting and well-kept. This role offers comprehensive training across multiple specialized cleansing tasks, including manual street cleaning, pressure cleaning, and mechanical sweeping.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual sweeping and removal of bulk waste such as illegal dumping.
• Clean footpaths, roadways, plazas, and public precincts.
• Service street litter bins using different methods and equipment.
• Operate or be willing to learn to operate small mechanical sweepers and waste collection vehicles.
• Adapt to changing priorities and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements and Eligibility

• Be physically fit to handle demanding manual tasks.
• Possess a current Class C driver’s license with a clean driving history.
• Available to work weekday shifts, occasional weekends, and public holidays.
• Experience in waste removal is preferred.
• Willingness to develop skills further, including obtaining Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) truck licenses for career progression.
• Completion of pre-employment health declaration and medical assessment is required.

Employment Benefits

• Annual salary of $64,546 plus superannuation.
• Option for a rostered day off every two weeks (9-day fortnight).
• Flexible working arrangements and collaborative workplace culture.
• Three days of cultural and care leave annually for wellbeing or significant events.
• Comprehensive professional development programs, including leadership training and reimbursement for further education.
• Support for families including paid parental leave, adoption and fostering leave, job-sharing opportunities, and supportive return-to-work environment.
• Recognized as an inclusive and diverse employer with active employee networks.

Additional Information

This role is based in Sydney's city center with excellent public transport access. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals from diverse cultural and gender backgrounds. We are committed to providing support throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Join us in our mission to create a sustainable and welcoming city through dedicated cleansing operations. Be part of a team that values inclusivity, cooperation, and innovation.