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An exciting career opportunity arises to join the City of Parramatta as a compactor operator in our growing Waste and Cleansing team.
About the role
City of Parramatta are currently seeking skilled and experienced garbage compactor operators to join our growing Waste & Cleansing team, to ensure that Parramatta’s Public Domain is maintained and improved to enhance the appearance of our great city!
We have 1 permanent full-time opportunity available working on our early morning shift Monday-Friday 3am- 11:30am.
Duties will include:
Undertaking a variety of tasks required for the successful completion of the functions of the Cleansing Services Team to ensure the long-term management, condition and usability of assets and facilities under the care of the team.
Operate a variety of plant including garbage compactors.
Adapt to changing priorities and undertake other tasks as directed, to assist other teams and operational areas, particularly in wet weather or other emergencies to meet community needs.
About You
The successful candidate should have previous experience in a similar role and experience in the safe operation and maintenance of waste compactors.
You will be adaptable and able to provide a great customer experience for our community.
Qualifications:
To be considered for the role, candidates must possess the essential requirements outlined below, be actively pursuing, or demonstrate a willingness to obtain .
Hold a current NSW Driver’s License (Class MR)- Essential
Possession of a construction industry certificate “White Card”- Essential
Hold a current TCR Traffic Control ticket, or the ability and willingness to obtain.
Asbestos Awareness, or the ability and willingness to obtain
What’s on offer:
We are offering a weekly remuneration from $1,224 to $1,348 plus 11.5% Superannuation.
This position will attract allowances in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2026, this could include the Adverse Working Conditions Level Allowance.
At City of Parramatta, we have great learning and development opportunities that you will have access to, to assist you with your career development goals.
In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
Free onsite parking & onsite gym
14 weeks paid parental leave
Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
Significant leave benefits (up to 12 rostered days off, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
Learning and Development opportunities
Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots)
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description .
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online.
Applications close +pm, Sunday 15th September 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-1+ vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.
This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and ******* test.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment, and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
An exciting career opportunity arises to join the City of Parramatta as a compactor operator in our growing Waste and Cleansing team.
About the role
City of Parramatta are currently seeking skilled and experienced garbage compactor operators to join our growing Waste & Cleansing team, to ensure that Parramatta’s Public Domain is maintained and improved to enhance the appearance of our great city!
We have 1 permanent full-time opportunity available working on our early morning shift Monday-Friday 3am- 11:30am.
Duties will include:
Undertaking a variety of tasks required for the successful completion of the functions of the Cleansing Services Team to ensure the long-term management, condition and usability of assets and facilities under the care of the team.
Operate a variety of plant including garbage compactors.
Adapt to changing priorities and undertake other tasks as directed, to assist other teams and operational areas, particularly in wet weather or other emergencies to meet community needs.
About You
The successful candidate should have previous experience in a similar role and experience in the safe operation and maintenance of waste compactors.
You will be adaptable and able to provide a great customer experience for our community.
Qualifications:
To be considered for the role, candidates must possess the essential requirements outlined below, be actively pursuing, or demonstrate a willingness to obtain .
Hold a current NSW Driver’s License (Class MR)- Essential
Possession of a construction industry certificate “White Card”- Essential
Hold a current TCR Traffic Control ticket, or the ability and willingness to obtain.
Asbestos Awareness, or the ability and willingness to obtain
What’s on offer:
We are offering a weekly remuneration from $1,224 to $1,348 plus 11.5% Superannuation.
This position will attract allowances in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2026, this could include the Adverse Working Conditions Level Allowance.
At City of Parramatta, we have great learning and development opportunities that you will have access to, to assist you with your career development goals.
In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
Free onsite parking & onsite gym
14 weeks paid parental leave
Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
Significant leave benefits (up to 12 rostered days off, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
Learning and Development opportunities
Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots)
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description .
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online.
Applications close +pm, Sunday 15th September 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-1+ vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.
This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and ******* test.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment, and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
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