Street Cleaner

Job No: CB18219

Location: Five Dock, Sydney 

• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Full time position, 38 hours per week
• Participation in 9-day fortnight scheme

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and efficient Street Cleaner to join our Cleansing Services team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and across various public areas within Canada Bay whilst upholding a strong commitment to high-quality performance whilst performing duties in a safe manner. 

Key Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to;

• General litter collection, rubbish removal and cleaning activities such as litter bins, clean ups, illegal dumping, trade waste, general roadside litter and suction/manual pit cleaning.
• Operation and routine maintenance of manual plant such as light, medium and rigid trucks, blowers, high pressure hoses, truck/sucker attachments, hand tools, brooms and cleaning chemicals.
• Erecting signage, temporary barricades and control traffic through worksites as directed.
• Working as a co-operative team member.
• Executing all work in a safe manner and ensure all Council WH&S policies and procedures are adhered to at times.
• Demonstrating a high commitment to quality performance in all work performed to support Council's goal of continuous improvement.
• Projecting the image of Council as both efficient and courteous!

About the person 

The successful applicant will have the following:

• Availability to work rostered time of 4:00am to 1:00am.
• Current C Drivers licence.
•  WorkCover accredited Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) General Induction for Construction Work in NSW
• Traffic Control Certificate – IMP + TCR.
• Ability to perform manual labor and an interest in working outdoors.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, follow instructions and work within a set timeframe with limited supervision.
• Sound communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, undertake basic calculations and complete basic forms.
• Willingness to undertake rotational aspect of role and undertake duties in different areas of Council as deemed appropriate by supervisors.
• Ability to clearly understand and adhere to Council's policies associated with EEO, Discrimination & Harassment and Work Health & Safety.

What’s on offer

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include: 

• Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Significant leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Head Space, Skin Cancer Checks)
• And much, much more! 

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Peter Polieri on 02 9911 6379 or email peter.polieri@canadabay.nsw.gov.au. 

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How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, 17 September 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact April McCarthy on 02 9121 0076 or email april.mccarthy@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups. 

The successful applicant for this role is recommended to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

 “Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.