Plant Operator Compactor

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia City of Parramatta Full time

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Job Description

An exciting career opportunity arises to join the City of Parramatta as a compactor operator in our growing Waste and Cleansing team.

Job Description

An exciting career opportunity arises to join the City of Parramatta as a compactor operator in our growing Waste and Cleansing team.

About The Role

City of Parramatta are currently seeking skilled and experienced garbage compactor operators to join our growing Waste & Cleansing team, to ensure that Parramatta's Public Domain is maintained and improved to enhance the appearance of our great city

We have 1 permanent full-time opportunity available working on our early morning shift Monday-Friday 2:30am- 11:30am.

Duties will include:

  • Undertaking a variety of tasks required for the successful completion of the functions of the Cleansing Services Team to ensure the long-term management, condition and usability of assets and facilities under the care of the team.
  • Operate a variety of plant including garbage compactors.
  • Adapt to changing priorities and undertake other tasks as directed, to assist other teams and operational areas, particularly in wet weather or other emergencies to meet community needs.

About You

We are looking for someone with:
  • Current MR Drivers License
  • White Card
  • Previous experience in the safe operation and maintenance of waste compactors
  • Willingness to adapt and manage priorities.
  • Ability to provide a great customer experience for our community.

What's on offer:

We are offering a remuneration of $65,814 plus 12% superannuation.

This position may attract additional shift penalties and allowance in accordance with the Local Government Award 2023.

At City of Parramatta, we have great learning and development opportunities that you will have access to, to assist you with your career development goals.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
  • Free onsite parking & onsite gym
  • 9-Day Fortnight
  • Uniform provided
  • 14 weeks paid parental leave
  • Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • Significant leave benefits (up to 12 rostered days off, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description .

How To Apply

Candidates MUST apply online.

Applications close 9pm, Tuesday 9th September 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment, and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelEntry level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
  • IndustriesGovernment Administration

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