Sweeper Operator

Overview

Permanent Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area. We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Our team is focussed on keeping high visitation and publicly visible parts of our City pristine and welcoming, for residents and visitors alike. As one of our sweeper operators, you’ll play a key part in keeping our public areas, roads, footpaths and car parks clean and tidy by assisting with the maintenance and drainage of roads and car parks in accordance with the sweeping programme.

Responsibilities

- As one of our sweeper operators, you’ll play a key part in keeping our public areas, roads, footpaths and car parks clean and tidy by assisting with the maintenance and drainage of roads and car parks in accordance with the sweeping programme.

Qualifications

- Previous sweeper operation experience
- Developed verbal communication/customer service skills
- Able to work in a team environment
- Understanding of and commitment to safe working practices
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Current HR class driver’s licence
- Police clearance

Salary and Benefits

- This position offers a gross weekly wage of $1,466.87 per week which incorporates all allowances and loadings, as well as:
- 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
- A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
- Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
- A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

Additional information

An information package is available on our website.

Application timeline

Applications will be accepted until 4pm on Tuesday 4th November 2025.

Please note: Interviews may commence before the closing date, and we may close the position early - so don’t wait, apply now

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

Accessibility

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 0895280333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

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