Team Member - Cleansing

Cumberland City Council; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Annual leave + personal leave

Wellbeing programs

Health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Cumberland City Council, located at the Auburn Depot in Greater Sydney, seeks a hands‑on maintenance officer for cleansing duties. This permanent, full‑time role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience and relevant licences and cards, plus willingness to travel across worksites and locations.

The salary range and benefits reflect the role, including 12% superannuation. The council emphasises flexible working, professional development, and staff wellbeing programs to support a balanced

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in general maintenance duties.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with peers, customers and community organisations.
• Strong customer focus with service orientation and adaptability to change.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.
• Ability to operate multiple cleansing plants (high pressure units, blowers).
• Current Traffic Control and Traffic Management Implementer card and White Card; ChemCert accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Permanent, full-time position.
• 70 hour fortnight.
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight RDO arrangement.
• Located at Auburn Depot, with frequent travel across Council worksites and may work at multiple locations.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Community liaison

Education

Driver's license (Class C)

General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Traffic Control & Traffic Management Implementer Card

AQF3 ChemCert Chemical Accreditation

Job description

About The Opportunity

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 250,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another. Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

The Successful Applicant Will Require

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in general maintenance duties
• Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships with peers, customers and community organisations and an ability to work as part of a team with good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a strong customer focus with sound customer service skills and the ability to embrace a system of change and continual improvement
• Current Class C driver’s licence
• Be able to operate multiple cleansing plant (high pressure units, blowers)
• Current Traffic Control and Traffic Management Implementer card (also known as Traffic Control Combo course)
• General Construction Induction Card (White card)
• AQF3 ‘ChemCert’ Chemical Accreditation

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About This Role

• Permanent, full-time position
• 70 hour fortnight
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement
• Located at Council's Auburn Depot, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

Salary information

• Grade 4 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,140.67 to $1,397.32 per week, plus 12% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

What You'll Need To Have For This Role

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre‑employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre‑employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required

What We Can Offer

• We promote work‑life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days' leave for front‑facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave, 10 days personal leave and up to five (5) days of MyLeave per year, parental leave entitlements and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Us

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child‑related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process.

ENQUIRIES

Contact Mohamad Sbalbal, Acting Supervisor Cleansing on 8757 9560 or [e-mail] for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Monday 14 September 2026