At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive safely and efficiently collect waste and recycling in a supportive team.
- Company: Join Sutherland Shire Council's Recycling & Waste team for a secure role.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 9-day fortnight, and great work-life balance.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and ongoing training in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while enjoying job flexibility.
- Qualifications: Must have a current HR Driver Licence and experience with heavy vehicles.
The predicted salary is between 81044 - 81044 $ per year.
Enjoy a 9-Day Fortnight And Be Home Earlier When the Job's Done. Looking for a secure driving role with excellent earning potential, great work-life balance and a supportive team culture? Join Sutherland Shire Council's Recycling & Waste team and help deliver an essential service that keeps our community clean, safe and sustainable.
As a Rear Loader Driver, you'll enjoy the stability of a permanent Local Government role, attractive benefits and genuine career development opportunities.
What's on Offer?
- Base salary of $81,044 plus 12% superannuation
- Additional Customer Experience Allowance of $109.20 per day (Driver Only)
- Council commitment to an 8% pay increase over the next two years
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Up to 26 weeks paid leave for serious illness or accident affecting you or someone in your care
- Fitness Passport, novated leasing, wellbeing support and annual flu vaccinations
- Ongoing training, licence renewals and accreditation - plus genuine career pathways in a secure local government role.
Work-Life Balance
- Monday to Friday roster
- Nine-day fortnight with a regular RDO
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 10 days sick leave
- 5 MyLeave days (to support your health and wellbeing)
- 6 personal leave days
About the Role
As a Rear Loader Driver, you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient collection of domestic and commercial waste and recycling across the Sutherland Shire. Working as part of a dedicated crew, you'll operate waste collection vehicles, complete daily safety checks, and help deliver high-quality services to residents and businesses throughout the community.
Job & Finish Flexibility
Work as part of a supportive driving crew where teamwork matters and everyone shares the same goal: getting the job done safely, efficiently and to a high standard. The focus is on achieving outcomes, not watching the clock. Complete the day's work early and you may have the opportunity to head home before finishing time. When workloads increase, the team rolls up its sleeves and works together to ensure the job gets done and the community is well served.
About You
You'll bring:
- A current HR Driver Licence
- Experience operating heavy vehicles, ideally in waste collection or a similar environment
- Strong commitment to safety and customer service
- The ability to perform physically demanding work
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Basic mobile device and data entry skills
Join our Team and Grow with Us! If you're looking for a rewarding driving role that offers strong earning potential, work-life balance and long-term job security, we'd love to hear from you.
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 Oliver Wady, Waste Operations for any job specific enquiries. Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business 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.
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