Relief Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Registered Day Off (RDO)

Long service leave after 5 years

Annual salary increases

Parental leave options

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The City of Canterbury Bankstown Council in Sydney, NSW is seeking an experienced Waste Operations driver to operate heavy plant and equipment, support efficient waste collection, and assist with bin delivery services. You will provide safe and reliable service to the community as part of a permanent full-time role.

Essential qualifications include a Class HR Drivers Licence, experience with heavy rigid vehicles, and knowledge of waste and street cleansing operations.

Qualifications

• Class HR Drivers Licence is required.
• Experience driving a heavy rigid vehicle.
• Experience using rear load garbage compactors or side loader.
• Knowledge and experience in waste and street cleansing activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate waste collection, street cleaning and bin delivery vehicles 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 faults promptly.
• Maintain accurate operational records and comply with heavy vehicle, road safety, fatigue and load requirements.
• Work independently and collaboratively, communicating effectively for safe daily operations.

Skills

Heavy vehicle operations

Traffic control

Safety compliance

Tools

HR Drivers Licence

Job description

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council – Greenacre NSW

17h ago , from City of Canterbury Bankstown Council

The 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.

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

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 **************@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

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 ***********@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

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.