Job Description
Full job description
Closes: 16 April 2026
Classification: General Service Officer Level 5/6
Salary: $77,358 - $85,255 plus superannuation
Position No: 43415, several
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 April 2026
Contact Officer: Tristan Adrian on Tristan.Adrian@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 0940
Details: If you like working outdoors, care about our city's presentation and have a knack for operating machinery - this opportunity may be perfect for you.
Place Management are seeking highly motivated people to form a merit pool for backfilling street sweeper positions, cleaning public places in Canberra.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
White Card - Workplace Health and Safety Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain; General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
Asbestos awareness card - Asbestos awareness card or a willingness to obtain - Asbestos Awareness Training and evidence of completion delivered by a Registered Training Organisation is required before commencement, for further information refer to: Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT
Silica Awareness Certification
Implement Traffic Control Plans Certification
Medium Rigid Drivers Licence
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies at various depots over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Please provide a three-page (max) written response to the six 'Selection Criteria' that can be found in the attached Position Description.
Attach the following with your written responses:
Curriculum Vitae / Resume
A copy of your Australian driver's licence
A copy of your current; White Card, Asbestos Awareness Card, and Silica Awareness Card.
Proof of implement traffic control plans certification.
Please provide phone and email details for two referees one of which must be your current supervisor.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
#LI-DNI
Note
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
Closes: 16 April 2026
Classification: General Service Officer Level 5/6
Salary: $77,358 - $85,255 plus superannuation
Position No: 43415, several
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 April 2026
Contact Officer: Tristan Adrian on Tristan.Adrian@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 0940
Details: If you like working outdoors, care about our city's presentation and have a knack for operating machinery - this opportunity may be perfect for you.
Place Management are seeking highly motivated people to form a merit pool for backfilling street sweeper positions, cleaning public places in Canberra.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
White Card - Workplace Health and Safety Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain; General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
Asbestos awareness card - Asbestos awareness card or a willingness to obtain - Asbestos Awareness Training and evidence of completion delivered by a Registered Training Organisation is required before commencement, for further information refer to: Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT
Silica Awareness Certification
Implement Traffic Control Plans Certification
Medium Rigid Drivers Licence
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies at various depots over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Please provide a three-page (max) written response to the six 'Selection Criteria' that can be found in the attached Position Description.
Attach the following with your written responses:
Curriculum Vitae / Resume
A copy of your Australian driver's licence
A copy of your current; White Card, Asbestos Awareness Card, and Silica Awareness Card.
Proof of implement traffic control plans certification.
Please provide phone and email details for two referees one of which must be your current supervisor.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
#LI-DNI
Note
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The GSO5/6 Street sweeper positions | Full-time Temporary position is now open for candidates interested in the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services is a plus.