Rear Loader Driver: Nine‑Day Fortnight & Secure Local Role

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pay rise over 2 years

14 weeks parental leave

26 weeks sick leave

Fitness Passport

Novated leasing

Wellbeing support

Annual flu vaccinations

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council's Recycling & Waste team is seeking a Rear Loader Driver to safely collect domestic and commercial waste and recycling across the Shire. This permanent Local Government role offers stability, attractive benefits and genuine career development opportunities.

You will operate waste collection vehicles, perform daily safety checks and contribute to high-quality services for residents and businesses with a Monday–Friday roster and a nine-day fortnight, plus generous leave

Qualifications

• A current HR Driver Licence is required.
• Experience operating heavy vehicles, ideally in waste collection or similar.
• Strong commitment to safety and customer service.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic mobile device and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently collect domestic and commercial waste and recycling across the Sutherland Shire.
• Operate waste collection vehicles and complete daily safety checks.
• Deliver high-quality services to residents and businesses.
• Work as part of a dedicated crew focused on safe, efficient outcomes.

Skills

HR Licence

Heavy vehicles

Safety focus

Physical fitness

Communication

Data entry

Job description

Sutherland Shire Council's Recycling & Waste team is seeking a Rear Loader Driver to safely collect domestic and commercial waste and recycling across the Shire. This permanent Local Government role offers stability, attractive benefits and genuine career development opportunities.

You will operate waste collection vehicles, perform daily safety checks and contribute to high-quality services for residents and businesses with a Monday–Friday roster and a nine-day fortnight, plus generous leave