Relief Operator

City of Canterbury Bankstown; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Registered Day Off (RDO)

Permanent full-time employment

Health & wellbeing programs

Professional growth & development

Parental leave options

Long service leave

Job summary

City of Canterbury Bankstown is seeking a hands-on Waste Operations Driver to join our team. You’ll operate heavy plant and waste collection vehicles, assist with bin delivery, and support safe, reliable service to the community.

You will hold a Class HR Drivers Licence, experience with heavy rigid vehicles and rear-load or side-loader equipment, plus traffic control certification and a forklift licence. This is a permanent full-time role with Local Government conditions, offering an attractive

Qualifications

• Valid Class HR Drivers Licence.
• Experience operating heavy rigid vehicles.
• Experience with rear-load garbage compactors or side-loaders.

Responsibilities

• Operate waste collection, street cleaning and bin delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Complete domestic, commercial and public bin collections, bin assembly and retrieval.
• Respond to dumped rubbish, road spillages and vehicle breakdowns.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance; report faults promptly.
• Maintain accurate operational records and adhere to road safety and fatigue management rules.
• Work independently and with the team to ensure safe daily operations.

Skills

Heavy vehicle driving

HR Drivers Licence

Rear-load/Side-loader

Traffic control certificate

Forklift licence

Job description

Here at CBCityThe City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest councils in NSW with one of the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 385,000 residents.

Here at CBCityThe City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest councils in NSW with one of the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 385,000 residents.

The role

Join our Waste Operations team and play a hands-on role in keeping our community clean and running smoothly. You’ll operate heavy plant and equipment, support efficient waste collection, and assist with Council’s bin delivery service—all while delivering safe, professional and reliable service to the community.

Duties will include but not be limited to

• Operate waste collection, street cleaning and bin delivery vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Complete domestic, commercial and public bin collections, including bin assembly, delivery and retrieval.
• Respond to dumped rubbish and emergency requests, including road spillages and vehicle breakdowns.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance, reporting any faults or maintenance issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate operational records and comply with heavy vehicle, road safety, fatigue and load requirements.
• Work independently and collaboratively, communicating effectively to ensure safe, efficient daily operations.
• For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.

You will have

• Class HR Drivers Licence
• Experience driving a heavy rigid vehicle
• Experience using rear load garbage compactors or side loader
• Knowledge and experience in the operations of waste and street cleansing activities and knowledge and experience in equipment used to perform such activities
• Traffic control certification
• Forklift licence

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $80,521 (Grade D, Step 3) + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What’s On Offer

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with a Registered Day Off (RDO)
• Permanent full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Brendt Peacock (Coordinator Waste) at [e-mail]

Applications close Wednesday, 7 October 2026.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at [e-mail]

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

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.