Operations Technician

Bayside Council (NSW); Sydney; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Christmas leave

Paid sick leave

My Leave

Parental leave

EAP

Fitness Passport

Skin checks

Stable employment

Job summary

Bayside Council in Sydney, NSW is seeking hands‑on Waste & Cleansing staff to maintain public spaces and contribute to a clean, welcoming Bayside environment. Roles are across the Rockdale and Botany precincts, outdoors, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Successful applicants will perform high‑pressure cleaning, waste collection and streetscape maintenance, while using a range of plant and equipment in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste, cleansing or civil maintenance is desirable but not essential.
• Focus on safety, teamwork and high standards.
• Ability to undertake outdoor manual work with physical fitness.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and initiative.
• Basic skills operating plant and equipment.
• Current NSW Driver Licence (HR Licence highly regarded) and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Public amenity cleansing and maintenance.
• High-pressure cleaning of public spaces.
• Waste and litter collection.
• Leaf blowing and streetscape presentation.
• General cleansing and environmental maintenance.
• Operate a range of plant and equipment relevant to the role.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Reliability

Attention to detail

Plant operation basics

HR Licence

White Card

Job description

Location

Bayside Council, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Waste & Cleansing Operations Opportunities

• Multiple permanent opportunities available
• Enjoy a fortnightly RDO, excellent leave provisions and family-friendly benefits
• Work with modern equipment in a supportive team environment

About The Roles

At Bayside Council, our Waste and Cleansing teams play a vital role in maintaining some of the region's most highly visible public spaces. Every day, our crews help deliver a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and local businesses.

Based across the Rockdale and Botany precincts, these hands‑on roles are ideal for motivated individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy working outdoors and want to contribute to keeping Bayside looking its best.

As part of our team, you will undertake a variety of operational activities including:

• Public amenity cleansing and maintenance
• High-pressure cleaning of public spaces
• Waste and litter collection
• Leaf blowing and streetscape presentation
• General cleansing and environmental maintenance activities
• Operating a range of plant and equipment relevant to the role

You will be a visible representative of Council and an important contributor to the presentation and liveability of the Bayside community.

About You

Experience in waste, cleansing or civil maintenance is desirable but not essential. What matters most is your attitude, reliability and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• High personal and professional standards
• Physical fitness and the ability to undertake outdoor manual work
• Reliability, initiative and a strong work ethic
• Excellent attention to detail
• Basic plant and equipment operating skills
• A current NSW Driver Licence (HR Licence highly regarded)
• A current SafeWork NSW White Card

Why Join Bayside Council?

In addition to a competitive salary package, Bayside Council offers a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career satisfaction:

• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Three additional days leave over the Christmas shutdown period
• 10 days paid sick leave per year
• Five days My Leave annually for additional flexibility
• Enhanced parental leave provisions for both parents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport membership access
• Annual skin checks and flu vaccinations
• Stable local government employment with strong team culture

Weekly Rate: $1,309 to $1460 pw (including allowances) plus 12% Superannuation

Closing date: Sunday 1 November. Interviews will be held after the advertisement closing date.

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child‑Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.