About Inner West Council
Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney's larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city's most vibrant, creative, livable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join us on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.
The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.
We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate, giving you even greater quality of work‐life balance.
Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $18.65/week, giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
About the role
A Resource Recovery Team Member Driver supports the delivery of essential waste and recycling services across the Inner West community.
This hands‐on role involves operating waste collection vehicles while leading a small crew to complete daily collection runs safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Services include garbage, recycling, garden organics, clean‐ups and lane cleaning within a dynamic, team‐based environment.
Key responsibilities
* Operate waste compaction and collection vehicles across day or night shifts
* Lead and support a small team to complete assigned collection runs
* Collect, load and transport waste and recyclables across multiple service streams
* Maintain compliance with WHS requirements, road rules and Council procedures
* Engage respectfully with community members and minimise disruption
Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.
Remuneration
$75,908.56 – $83,841.16 + 12% Superannuation
Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications
* Class HR Drivers Licence, basic computer skills and literacy.
* Demonstrated strong customer service focus and being conscientious and reliable.
* Demonstrated ability to perform work safely at all times and actively ensuring the safety of your team members and others, including the public and community at large.
* Suitable level of fitness relative to position.
* Ability and preparedness to work flexibly across any collection services in a team‐based customer‐focused environment.
* Demonstrated experience in operating mechanical road plant in a high‐density urban environment.
Enquiries
Erin White, Resource Recovery and Fleet Manager on 02 9392 5921
Closing Date
Monday 8 June 2026, 11:30 PM
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How to Apply
We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.
Eligibility for employment/Pre‐employment Checks
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre‐employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver's Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.
For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people and mature‐age workers.
This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We're also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.
Reasonable Adjustment Assistance
IWC is intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please click here for more information on reasonable adjustments.
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