Team Member City Clean

Applications closing on 02 October 2025, 05:00 PM

Reference Number

21/25

Job Type

Full Time

Position Description

Team-Member-City-Clean-PD-Jul-2023

The City of Burnside is one of Adelaide's most attractive and historic residential areas. It is well known for its tree-lined streets, period architecture, plentiful reserves and gardens within a 30 km² area. Located in the South-Eastern corner of Adelaide and just 10 minutes from the Central Business District, the City of Burnside covers 28 suburbs and has a residential population of over 45,000. We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision to deliver services valued by our community.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced team member to join the City Clean team.

The Team Member City Clean has various responsibilities where each day you will be working on different tasks allocated by Council's Work Order System. You will have a broad skill base and sometimes see you thinking outside the box to complete a task.

Responsibilities include:

• Collection and removal of vegetation, deceased animals and rubbish
• Courier deliveries and residential letter box drops
• Clearing and cleaning of trash racks and Storm Water infrastructure
• Verge and walkway clearing including minor tree maintenance
• Minor pavement repair
• Footpath and/or road sweeping machine operations
• Respond to risks and hazards within the City
• Seasonal debris cleaning including the Cedar Berry program, Eucalypt program and the Autumn Leaf program
• Litter bin collection

Previous experience in a similar position as well as licences including a MR truck licence, WZTM and White Card is required. Front End Loader, Backhoe, Skid Steer licence, Forklift or Chainsaw certificates and experience using road or footpath sweepers is desirable.

The successful candidate will have basic computer skills and have a flexible work approach to perform a wide variety of tasks guided by Council's safe work practices. Be physically capable to meet the requirements of the the position and enjoy working outdoors. Good communication and time management skills as well as the ability to work as a part of a team is essential.

The position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis and is classified at Level ME 5/6, depending on experience and qualifications, under the City of Burnside Field Employees Enterprise Agreement 2023.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Functional Assessment and National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

In return, you'll be working with a progressive organisation which strives to be the best and work as one team to deliver a high standard of service to the community. Great working conditions include a 9-day roster, Income Protection, ongoing training and development and a strong commitment to WHS. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our Council.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss accessibility requirements, please email

For initial enquiries, please contact Joel Barendregt, Coordinator City Services on A copy of the position description can be obtained from Council's website

If you're ready to join our team, have the skills and experience, please submit an application in PDF format including a cover letter and CV via e-mail to quoting Ref No 21/25.

Applications close 5pm Thursday 2 October 2025.

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Joel Barendregt