Driver/Labourer

Hornsby Shire Council; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Long Service Leave

Parental Leave

Health & Wellbeing

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance

Professional Development

Novated Leasing

Social Club

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Hornsby Shire Council in New South Wales invites applications for a Driver/Labourer to support waste and cleansing operations across multiple sites. The role involves street sweeping, cleaning public spaces and council assets, and responding to illegal dumping with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Successful applicants will hold or obtain an MR truck license before start, be available for weekend rostered shifts with overtime, and follow written procedures while representing the council

Qualifications

• Hold or obtain an MR truck license prior to commencement.
• Be available for regular rostered weekend work (paid overtime).
• Ability to interpret and follow written procedures and directions.

Responsibilities

• Street sweeping (MR Truck license) / blowing.
• Cleaning of public places and council assets including public toilets and bus shelters.
• Illegal dumping clean-ups.
• Driver/Labourers may be required to work across nominated waste and cleansing functions as directed.

Skills

MR Truck License

Job description

Salary
$64,100 to $71,197 per annum (based 76 hours per fortnight) plus superannuation and a 9 day fortnight. Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience.

About us
At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Find out more about working at Hornsby Shire Council.

About the role
Driver/Labourers are required to work as part of a multi skilled and multifunctional team undertaking a broad variety of waste and cleansing operational duties, such as:

Street sweeping (MR Truck license) / blowing

Cleaning of public places and council assets including public toilets and bus shelters

Illegal dumping clean-ups

Driver/ Labourers may be required to work across nominated waste and cleansing functions as directed.

About you
In your new role you must be capable of interpreting and following written procedure and verbal directions on work methods and practices.
You will need the ability to operate and maintain a broad range of plant and equipment used to carryout cleansing duties. It is important that you are able to get along with co-workers and maintain a positive working environment and team culture as well as positively represent and protect council’s image and reputation.

You will;

Hold or obtain an MR truck license prior to commencement of the role

Be available for regular rostered weekend work (paid overtime)

Take pride in your work

Exercise a sound level of due care and attention to detail

Be proactive and responsible and accountable for the services they provide.

The working hours for this role would be weekdays 5:00am – 2:00pm and weekends (where required) would be 5:00am – 10:00am. Overtime is payable for weekend shifts.

Benefits of working with us
We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:

Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees

Generous leave provisions, including:

Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)

Parental Leave (up to 28 weeks)

Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities

Social Club

Long Service Awards

Applications close 25 October 2026 at 11.30pm