Road Broom Operator

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Health and wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

Job summary

The Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Road Broom Driver to help keep local streets and public spaces clean, safe and welcoming. This permanent full-time role offers steady hours and the chance to work across the Sutherland Shire with a supportive, safety-focused team.

You'll operate mechanical road sweeping equipment, contribute to high-quality street presentation and collaborate with colleagues to deliver consistent service to residents and visitors every day.

Qualifications

• Current MR Driver Licence (essential).
• Experience operating medium rigid vehicles or similar equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety; good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical road sweeping equipment to keep streets, town centres and public spaces clean and welcoming.
• Work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality street cleaning services.
• Contribute to the presentation and safety of the Sutherland Shire for residents and visitors.

Skills

MR Driver Licence

Medium rigid vehicle experience

Safety focus

Communication & teamwork

Reliability & customer focus

Job description

Help keep the Sutherland Shire clean, safe and looking its best.

Every day, our Road Broom Drivers make a visible difference across the community. From local streets and town centres to public spaces and busy precincts, you'll play an important role in maintaining the presentation of the Shire while delivering a service our residents rely on.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent full-time position
• Work locally across the Sutherland Shire
• Operate specialised sweeping equipment and vehicles
• Be part of a supportive and safety-focused team
• Enjoy a role that combines independence and teamwork
• Make a real impact in your community every day

About Us

At Sutherland Shire Council, we're committed to creating clean, attractive and welcoming public spaces for our residents and visitors. Our Public Presentations Services team plays a vital role in maintaining the presentation of the Shire through street sweeping, cleansing and other essential services that help keep our community looking its best.

Your Impact

You'll operate mechanical road sweeping equipment to help keep our streets, town centres and public spaces clean, safe and welcoming. Working independently and as part of a team, you'll deliver high-quality services that make a visible difference across the Sutherland Shire.

What You'll Bring

• Current MR Driver Licence (essential)
• Experience operating medium rigid vehicles or similar equipment
• Strong commitment to safety
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, hardworking and customer-focused approach

Experience operating road sweepers or similar machinery will be highly regarded.

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can see the impact of your work every day and take pride in keeping the Sutherland Shire looking its best, we'd love to hear from you.

• $67,397 to $71,439 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Permanent full-time position 38 hours per week 9 day fortnight.
• To benefit your wellbeing, you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated week starting November 9th, 2026.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to David Kelly, (Public Presentation Manager)******@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries. Claire Murphy, Talent Acquisition Business **************@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

Sutherland Shire Council values the skills and attributes Veterans can bring to our Council. We understand that transitioning to roles outside of Defence can feel challenging. If you're unsure where to begin or would appreciate guidance throughout the application process, please don't hesitate to contact us.