Waste Services Operator

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia City Of Monash Full time $66,824 - $72,942 per year
  • Permanent full-time position in Waste Operations team
  • Salary ranging between $66,824-$72,942, plus superannuation
  • Plus overtime, allowances and monthly RDO
  • Closing Sunday 05 October 2025 at 11.55pm

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

Based out of Notting Hill, the Waste Services Operator undertakes a variety of tasks to deliver responsive and quality waste services throughout the City of Monash, including street sweeping, litter bin clearance and other cleansing activities. The position reports to the Supervisor Asset Cleansing.

About The Position
The successful candidate will have a background operating machines, working outdoors and in team environments. The person will take immense pride in their work and understand the importance of delivering waste services to the Monash community. Also, the successful applicant will be flexible and wiling to learn and share their knowledge and experience.

Skills And Experience

  • Trade of TAFE Certificate, or an industry-based training course, or highly relevant experience
  • Waste and/or Cleansing operations or service industry experience desirable
  • Proficiency in the operation of a Medium Rigid (minimum requirement) with experience in the operation of other plant and machinery (highly regarded)
  • The ability to liaise and develop ongoing working relationships within a diverse team
  • Customer service focus with a strong work ethic and attention to detail

Additional requirements

  • Ability to work flexible work hours outside the normal spread of hours (6am - 6pm) when required, including night shift, early start and weekend shifts
  • Satisfactory Police Check
  • Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical assessment

*Benefits*
As a City Of Monash Employee, Your Personal And Professional Development Is a Key Focus For Us. You Will Have Access To

  • Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
  • Vibrant health and well-being programs
  • Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

*Apply for this amazing opportunity
Enquiries: For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact
Andrew Love
, on telephone
To Apply: Please include a cover letter that identifies your experience related to this position, and a copy of your resume, by
Sunday 05 October 2025 at 11.55pm
Monash Council is committed to be a
flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace*
where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email

We are also committed to being a
Child Safe organisation
and have zero tolerance to child abuse.

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