Street Cleansing Labourer

Street Cleansing Labourer / Truck Driver – Field Staff

• Maintain clean, safe, and hygienic public areas across the Willoughby Local Government area.
• Permanent, full-time role, 38-hour per week role with rostered days off (RDO) options.
• Salary from $64, $69,213.15 per annum + 12% Superannuation.

Make a Difference Where You Work

As a Street Cleansing Labourer/Truck Driver – Field Staff, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and presentation of the Willoughby Council area. Your work directly contributes to creating a welcoming, hygienic, and enjoyable environment for residents, visitors, and local businesses. By ensuring our streets, parks, and public spaces are clean and well-kept, you'll help enhance community pride, protect the local environment, and support the wellbeing of everyone who lives and works in Willoughby. This is your opportunity to make a real, visible difference every day.

Why Join Us?

• Make a visible impact every day – Help keep Willoughby's streets, parks, and public spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for the whole community.
• Be part of a supportive team – Work alongside dedicated colleagues who value teamwork, safety, and community pride.
• Grow your skills and career – Access training, development opportunities, and hands-on experience with a variety of vehicles and equipment.

About the Role

As the Street Cleansing Labourer / Truck Driver – Field Staff, you will:

• Carry out street cleansing and waste removal duties using both mechanical equipment and manual methods across the Willoughby Council area.
• Operate trucks, sweepers, and other plant equipment to maintain clean roads, footpaths, parks, and public spaces.
• Empty and maintain litter bins, remove debris, posters, and graffiti, and ensure Council assets are kept in a presentable condition.
• Work collaboratively with your team, residents, and local businesses to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.
• Prioritise safety and efficiency in all tasks while contributing to a clean, sustainable, and attractive city environment.

What You'll Bring

• Holds a current MR Driver's Licence and can safely operate Council vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to perform manual street cleansing, labouring, and operational duties throughout the day.
• Has experience or a strong aptitude in cleansing or waste services, demonstrating the ability to work efficiently and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Communicates confidently and provides excellent customer service, engaging positively with members of the public, local businesses, and colleagues.

Desirable:

• Have experience in Local Government or a similar environment, understanding community expectations and council operations.
• Hold additional heavy plant licences or have experience operating street sweepers, scrubbers, or vacuum cleansing units, allowing you to contribute across a range of equipment and tasks.

How to apply

Visit to apply or learn more including all about the range of benefits on offer at Willoughby.

For more information, contact Vincent Au, at or on

Applications should address all the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description. The Position Description (PD) is located in the Job Attachments section of the job listing.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

Applications close: Sunday, 30 November 2025 at 11.30 pm

Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.

At Willoughby City Council, inclusion, diversity and belonging are core to how we work and how we recruit. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community one where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to contribute fully. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, LGBTIQA+ communities, veterans, and people of all ages. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring an accessible, inclusive and barrier-free experience for every candidate.