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Wollongong, New South Wales. Full-time. Waste Compactor Labourer Permanent Full-Time Salary from: $69,551.56 per annum plus superannuation (Salary will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications). At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community. Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here. How You Will Be Making a Difference Start at 5am, attend toolbox talk, then drive compactor truck on scheduled route. Empty and clean public bins (including dog waste bins). Sweep footpaths, gutters, gully pit entrances. Spot spray weeds with herbicide. Respond to customer requests, including deceased animal disposal. Assist with special cleaning tasks as needed. Operate and maintain small plant equipment (blower vacs). Load and clean compactor vehicles. Follow safety procedures including PPE usage. An MR (Medium Rigid) Licence is desirable for this role, however, if you do not currently hold an MR Licence, we can support you in gaining this Licence as part of your employment. Physical Fitness You must be physically fit to undertake the manual duties required, including lifting, bending, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Rostered Work The role includes rostered weekend work. Overtime as required to meet operational demands. On-Call Availability You may be required to be on call when operationally necessary to respond to urgent requests or incidents. Safety Commitment Safety is a top priority in this role. You''ll be expected to follow all workplace health and safety procedures, including the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of equipment and materials. Road safety is especially critical, as the role involves working around and operating compactor vehicles in high-traffic public areas. About You You''re a reliable and motivated team player who takes pride in delivering quality work for the community. You have a strong commitment to safety, including road safety, and can follow procedures to ensure a secure working environment. With a practical approach, you''re comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, handling tasks that involve contact with waste and natural elements, and early morning starts. You bring initiative and adaptability, thriving in a dynamic environment where priorities can change. Physically fit and ready for handson work, you communicate clearly with your team, engage respectfully with the public, and maintain a positive attitude. Why you''ll love working at Wollongong City Council! True worklife balance: We know you work hard, and we make sure that effort is rewarded with real flexibility. Our hybrid work options, flextime, and rostered days off mean you can maintain balance while delivering great outcomes. Great working conditions: Enjoy a 35hour work week or a 9day fortnight with a regular rostered day off (RDO). Career growth and recognition We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed. Generous leave provisions: Benefit from five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access long service leave after just five years. Health, safety, and wellbeing: We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships. A vibrant social culture: Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events! Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference. Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 10 November 2025. Internally this position is known as Street Cleaner. We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you''ll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans. Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community. Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks. Apply for this role. Visit site. Share. #J-18808-Ljbffr