Overview
Sydney, New South Wales • Full-time • Multiple positions available
Position: Night shift Cleansing Crew Operator
Role Description
Step into a dynamic night shift role where every shift makes a visible difference to the city you help keep clean and vibrant. You'll have the opportunity to grow your skills with full training across a wide range of cleansing specialised tasks and equipment, cleaning footpaths, roadways, plazas, public precincts and servicing street litter bins using methods including manual cleaning, pressure cleaning, refuse removal trucks and both large and small mechanical sweeping vehicles to ensure our Local Government Area and public spaces look 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. The role requires self-motivation, dedication and the ability to complete physically demanding tasks.
Responsibilities
* Operate as a night shift Cleansing Crew Operator with training across cleansing tasks and equipment.
* Clean footpaths, roadways, plazas and public precincts; service street litter bins.
* Use a variety of methods including manual cleaning, pressure cleaning, refuse removal trucks and both large and small mechanical sweeping vehicles.
* Maintain and operate plant equipment to ensure City spaces are well-presented.
To Work In The Team, You Must
* Be physically fit and able.
* Demonstrated ability to conduct manual street cleaning tasks and bulk waste removal such as illegal dumping; servicing 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 night 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.
* Previous experience in the safe operation and maintenance of plant and Street Sweepers.
What We Can Offer You
* Flexible working arrangements, including a rostered day off every 2 weeks (9-day fortnight option).
* 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural or religious days or events of significance.
* Professional development including leadership and management programs, tuition reimbursement and study leave.
* Employee assistance program offering confidential counselling.
* Parental leave provisions: 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave, with options for adoption and long-term fostering leave.
* Part-time and job-sharing options; supportive return-to-work environment.
* Inclusive workplace recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia; active employee networks.
How To Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. If you require support for the application or recruitment process, contact the recruitment team.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 5 May 2026.
For more information, contact Jason Tune, Cleansing Events & Project Manager, at 02 9265 9347.
Location & Contact
City of Sydney, Sydney, NSW
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