Cleansing Crew Operator (Day Shift)

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

Step into a dynamic day shift role where every shift makes a visible difference to the city you help keep clean and vibrant. Sydney is a vibrant, dynamic and accessible city with a diverse population, a rich history, world famous tourist attractions and an exciting calendar of events.

Here at the city of Sydney, no two days are the same. As a day shift Cleansing Crew Operator, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills with full training across a wide range of cleansing specialised tasks and equipment, cleaning our footpaths, roadways, plazas, public precincts and servicing our street litter bins using a variety of methods including manual cleaning, pressure cleaning, refuse removal trucks and both large and small mechanical sweeping vehicles ensuring our LGA and public spaces are looking their best each day.

If you enjoy hands on work, operating modern equipment, and having real impact behind the scenes, this is your chance to join a supportive team that keeps the city moving.

We are seeking self-motivated, dedicated people who take pride in their work and able to complete physically demanding tasks.

To work in the team, you must:

• Be physically fit and able.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct manual street cleaning tasks, bulk waste removal such as illegal dumping and servicing of street litter bins.
• Drive and operate a variety of plant equipment including street sweepers and waste compactors.
• Hold current Medium Rigid or Heavy Vehicle (MR/HR) drivers licence.
• Be available to work weekday shifts, some weekends, and public holidays.
• Have a proven clean driving record.
• Adapt to changing priorities and undertake other tasks as directed.
• Experience in waste removal preferred.
• The successful candidate should have previous experience in the safe operation and maintenance of plant and Street Sweepers.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off every 2 weeks, known as a 9-day fortnight.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and medical assessment.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 5 May 2026.

For more information, contact Jason Tune, Cleansing Events & Projects Manager on 02 9265 9347.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at  [email protected] or 02 9265 9333.

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