Operations Worker

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 245,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **welcome**, **belong**and **succeed**.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
The Waste Services team manages the ongoing successful delivery of Council’s waste collection service, ensuring Cumberland City is kept clean and safe, environmental outcomes are achieved and residents benefit from a high quality service.

In contributing to the overarching vision, the Operations Worker (Driver) - Waste Services will enable Council’s Waste Service Team to provide a high quality service, supporting the implementation of Council’s service standards and assisting the Supervisor City Waste to deliver the requirements of Council’s Community, Delivery and Operations Plans through servicing street and park bins, commercial waste bins and collecting illegally dumped rubbish.

The successful applicant will require:

- Hold a current class HR drivers licence
- Demonstrated ability to operate waste service plant and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of waste service operations
- Ability to work as a team, follow direction and work with minimum supervision
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service
- Have and maintain a level of physical fitness sufficient to undertake all activities related to waste collection within the City

Download the position description here for more information.

**About this role**:

- Permanent, full-time position
- 70 hour fortnight
- Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement
- Located at Council's Auburn and Guildford Depots, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 5 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,155.35 to $1,415.31 per week, plus 12% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

**What you'll need to have for this role**:

- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave,**15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**ABOUT US**:
**ENQUIRIES**:
**Closing date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 22 October 2025**

**HOW TO APPLY