Group and Team:
City Resilience and Waste Operations
Location:
Clearys Gates
Employment status:
Temporary (2 years) Full-time 1.0 FTE
Classification:
Municipal Employee Level 4 C
Agreement:
Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range:
$69,884 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
About The Role
This role contributes to the success of the City by delivering an efficient, safe and reliable rubbish and recycling collection service for our community. As a Waste Driver Side Loader Collections/Labourer, you'll play a key role in operating collection vehicles, supporting waste operations, and ensuring our city remains clean, sustainable and welcoming.
Role Accountabilities Include
* Ensuring mobile garbage and recycling bins are emptied correctly and returned to designated areas, including cleaning up any spillage.
* Operating and maintaining side and rear-loading compaction vehicles and other relevant plant and equipment in accordance with manuals and WHS procedures.
* Working collaboratively with team members to support efficient Waste Operations.
* Providing high‑quality customer service to residents and the broader community.
* Communicating effectively with colleagues, contractors and the public.
* Performing all duties safely, efficiently and in line with environmentally sustainable practices.
* Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to team cohesion.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Waste Driver Side Loader Collections - Labourer Position Description
About You
You are someone who takes pride in helping keep the city clean and functioning well. You enjoy hands‑on work, being outdoors, and contributing to a team that delivers essential community services. You can work autonomously, follow schedules and instructions, and communicate respectfully with the public.
You Will Bring
* Experience operating medium mobile plant, including side and rear‑loader vehicles.
* The ability to read and follow maps, run sheets, rosters and daily work programs.
* Good communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.
* Reliability, accountability and the ability to complete tasks within set timeframes.
* Availability to work rostered and un‑rostered weekends and public holidays.
Mandatory requirements
* Completion of Year 10 or Certificate III in Waste Management/Asset Maintenance (or willingness to complete within 12 months).
* Current Medium Rigid (MR) Driver Licence.
* National Police Check, Pre‑employment Medical Assessment (High Risk) and current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
About Us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We Recognise Contributions To Our Workforce And Offer
* Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
* Flexible work arrangements.
* A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
* Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
* Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
* Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
* An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
* Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you're passionate about our beautiful City and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Jason Cowen, Program Leader Waste Collections, on or email
All applications must be made in the online portal
, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 22 February 2026.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
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* Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.