Side Arm Driver
- Operate a side arm collection vehicle for waste, recycling, and FOGO services.
- Ensure safety and compliance through daily vehicle inspections and following collection routes.
- Deliver excellent service to the community while working as part of a supportive team.
Permanent Full Time | Monday to Friday | Nine-Day Fortnight
Looking for a stable driving role with great earning potential, excellent work-life balance and the security of local government?
Join Sutherland Shire Council's Waste Services team and play a key role in delivering waste, recycling and FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) services that help keep our community clean and sustainable.
Why Join Us?
Great Pay & Benefits
- Base salary of $81,044 plus 12% superannuation
- Additional $109.20 per day Customer Experience Allowance (worth up to $25,552 per year)
- Potential earnings of over $106,000 annually + super
- Council commitment to an 8% pay increase over the next two years
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Up to 26 weeks paid leave for serious illness or accident affecting you or someone in your care
- Fitness Passport, novated leasing, wellbeing support and annual flu vaccinations
- Ongoing training, licence renewals and accreditation - plus genuine career pathways in a secure local government role.
Work-Life Balance
- Monday to Friday roster
- Nine-day fortnight with a regular RDO
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 10 days sick leave
- 5 MyLeave days (to support your health and wellbeing)
- 6 personal leave days
Job & Finish Flexibility
Work as part of a supportive driving crew where teamwork matters and everyone shares the same goal: getting the job done safely, efficiently and to a high standard. The focus is on achieving outcomes, not watching the clock. Complete the day's work early and you may have the opportunity to head home before finishing time. When workloads increase, the team rolls up its sleeves and works together to ensure the job gets done and the community is well served.
About the Role
As a Side Arm Driver, you'll operate a modern waste collection vehicle across the Sutherland Shire, servicing household waste, recycling and FOGO collections.
You'll:
- Safely operate a side arm collection vehicle
- Complete daily vehicle inspections and pre-start checks
- Follow collection routes and schedules
- Report faults, contamination and service issues
- Deliver excellent service to the community
What You'll Bring
- A current heavy vehicle licence
- A strong commitment to safety
- Reliability and a positive work ethic
- A team-first attitude
- Pride in delivering a valuable community service
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
Apply now and help drive the future of waste and recycling in the Sutherland Shire.
This is more than a driving job. It's an opportunity to build a secure career, enjoy great benefits and make a real difference in the community every day.
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Applicants will be contacted as opportunities arise.
- Hours of work: Permanent Full Time, Monday to Friday. 38 hours per week, 9-day fortnight. Applicants must be able to work a range of shifts from 4:00am Monday to Friday.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
For more information, please view our Candidate Pack
Click on the link to check out the Position Description
Reach out to Oliver Wady, Waste Operations Manager, OWady@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, JJohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.
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About Sutherland Shire Council
Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we're home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.
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It's a great time to join our team and do work that matters.
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