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Job Title


Driver/Labourer - Waste and Cleansing


Company : Careers at Council


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2026-01-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Salary$59,237 to $66,061 per annum (based on 76 hours per fortnight) plus superannuation and a 9 day fortnight.About UsAt Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater.About The RoleDriver/Labourers are required to work as part of a multi skilled and multifunctional team undertaking a broad variety of waste and cleansing operational duties, such as:Street sweeping (MR Truck license) / blowingCleaning of public places and council assets including public toilets and bus sheltersLitter collectionIllegal dumping clean-upsGeneral activities as directedDriver/ Labourers may be required to work across nominated waste and cleansing functions as directed.About YouIn your new role you must be capable of interpreting and following written procedure and verbal directions on work methods and practices. You will need the ability to operate and maintain a broad range of plant and equipment used to carryout cleansing duties. It is important that you are able to get along with co-workers and maintain a positive working environment and team culture as well as positively represent and protect council''s image and reputation.You willHold or obtain an MR truck license prior to commencement of the roleBe available for regular rostered weekend work (paid overtime)Take pride in your workExercise a sound level of due care and attention to detailBe proactive and responsible and accountable for the services they provide.The working hours for this role would be weekdays 5:00am 2:00pm and weekends (where required) would be 5:00am 10:00am. Overtime is payable for weekend shifts.Benefits Of Working With UsFlexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employeesGenerous leave provisions, including:Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)Parental Leave (up to 24 weeks)Health & Wellbeing LeaveEmployee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinationsEmployee Assistance ProgramProfessional Development OpportunitiesEmployee recognition schemeMotor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunitiesSocial ClubLong Service AwardsApplicationApplications Close 30 October 2025.Please visit our website to apply for this role.#J-18808-Ljbffr