Operational Worker - Street Cleaning

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Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised gym membership

Long service leave

Parental leave

Health & wellbeing days

Learning & development

Reward program

Job summary

Woollahra Council is seeking an Operational Worker to join the Street Cleaning team on a permanent full-time basis. Based at the Alexandria Integrated Facility (AIF) depot, you will perform street cleaning duties, clean-up collection and weeding to maintain streets and footpaths within the Woollahra Council Local Government Area.

This role starts at 5:00am and includes an additional Cleanup Allowance when required. The council promotes WHS/EEO and offers a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Current HR Driver’s Licence required or obtainable within 3 months.
• Construction Induction White Card required or obtainable.
• Experience with labouring duties including heavy lifting.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and cooperatively in a small team.
• Ability to comply with policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform street cleaning duties and related maintenance.
• Execute clean-up collection and weeding across streets and footpaths in the Woollahra Council area.
• Work from the Alexandria Integrated Facility depot with a 5:00am start.
• Adhere to WHS and EEO policies and council procedures.

Skills

HR Driver’s Licence

White Card

Heavy lifting

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Policies & safety

Objectives & targets

Council values

Job description

• Base salary from $62,232.45 - $77,164.86 + super + additional allowances up to $6,620.00 p.a.


• Conveniently based at the Alexandria Integrated Facility with free onsite parking


• Monday to Friday, 5.00am to 1:00pm

About the role

Woollahra Council is seeking to employ a motivated and reliable Operational Worker to join the Street Cleaning team on a permanent full-time basis.

Working together in a small team, you will be required to perform street cleaning duties, clean-up collection and weeding services to maintain the streets and footpaths throughout the Woollahra Council Local Government Area.

This role is based out our Alexandria Integrated Facility (AIF) depot and commences at 5:00am. You will also be entitled to an additional Cleanup Allowance in addition to your normal rate of pay, when required to complete cleanup collection duties.

About you

To be successful in the role, you will have a good work ethic, enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team and take pride in your work. You will enjoy getting your hands dirty and be physically able to undertake the demands of the role.

Essential Criteria

• Current HR Driver’s Licence or willing to obtain within the first 3 months of employment.


• Currently hold or able to successfully obtain a Construction Induction White Card.


• Proven ability to perform labouring duties including heavy lifting on a regular basis.


• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to work in a flexible manner.


• Demonstrated experience and ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.


• Proven ability to carry out work in accordance with established policies and procedures, as directed to the required standards in a safe and efficient manner.


• Proven performance and ability to achieve objectives and successfully meet project targets.


• Understanding of and commitment to WHS and EEO policies.


• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to Council’s values.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with left hand drive vehicles.


• Experience driving a mechanical suction machine.

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities


• Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)


• High quality learning and development opportunities


• Reward and Recognition Program

CLOSING DATE: 11:59pm Wednesday 18 November 2026

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.