Drive your career forward with Banyule's Operations team and help keep our community clean, safe and running smoothly every day.
As a Solo Operator, you'll play an important role in keeping Banyule clean, safe and running smoothly, delivering efficient collection services across household waste, recycling, organics, commercial waste, parks waste and bundled branches. This is a hands‐on role for someone who takes pride in working safely, supporting the community and maintaining equipment to a high standard.
You'll be part of Banyule City Council's Operations Department, which delivers a wide range of essential services across the municipality, from waste and recycling collection and the Banyule Waste Recovery Centre, to road and footpath sweeping, pit and drain maintenance, litter and amenity cleaning, and the management of Council's plant and fleet.
Why you'll love this role and what you'll do
* Collect kerbside waste in a safe and friendly manner
* Pick up public waste in parks and collect commercial waste
* Assist Council to achieve waste reduction and recovery targets, and environmental goals
* Carry out regular and routine operator maintenance on trucks in accordance with legislative requirements
* All that you do will assist Council to achieve waste reduction and recovery targets, and our environmental goals.
This is a full‐time role working 38 hours per week, with a start time of 5:15 am.
What you'll bring: skills, experience and certificates
* Current heavy rigid truck licence (HR)
* A history of safe and competent operation of vehicles with experience operating a side and rear loader and a side loading waste collection vehicle
* Experience in the collection of household garbage/recycling/organics, commercial, parks waste, dump rubbish and hard waste
* An awareness of Work Health and Safety practices
* Commitment to high customer service and ethical standards
* Proficient in the use of two‐way radio communication systems
Pre‐employment requirements
* Current Victorian Drivers Licence
* Heavy Rigid driving Licence
* Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
* Functional Capacity Assessment
* Psychometric Assessment
* Preferred candidates will complete a brief online psychometric assessment focused on safety, work style, and operating effectively in a largely independent role that supports a broader team.
We offer
* A permanent full‐time position with genuine work‐life balance and generous leave arrangements.
* Salary $93,900.23 per annum plus super.
* Eight rest days per year in addition to other entitlements.
* Study assistance – support to help keep developing your skills.
* Award‐winning learning and development opportunities.
* Health and well‐being initiatives, including Fitness Passport.
* 26 weeks of paid parental leave – primary carer/4 weeks of paid parental leave – partner.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply now and play a key role in delivering essential waste collection services for the Banyule community.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum of 3 pages) that sets out your skills and experience aligned with the key selection criteria in the position description.
For more information about this position, please view the position description. For a confidential discussion, we encourage you to contact Matt Storey on 0468 698 644.
Applications close: 29 April 2026 at 11:45 PM.
Why choose this opportunity?
At Banyule City Council, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au.
Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.
We are a child‐safe organisation committed to the safety and well‐being of children. Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child‐safe organisation, we are committed to providing a child‐safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.
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