Job Description
Location
Rydalmere NSW
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Parental leave
Onsite gym
Uniform provided
On-site parking
Full job description
An exciting career opportunity arises to join the City of Parramatta as a Relief Operator in our growing Waste and Cleansing team.
About the role:
City of Parramatta are currently seeking relief operators to join our growing team to ensure Parramatta’s Public Domain is maintained and improved to enhance the appearance of the city and to promote Parramatta as Australia’s next great city!
Duties will include:
Undertaking inspections to the public domain and assets
Implementing work practices in line with waste and cleansing industry
Operating Mechanical Street Sweepers, Garbage Rear loading Compactors and operating a high-pressure cleaning unit pressure cleaning pavement
This position is a permanent full-time opportunity working Monday-Friday, 2:30am-11:30am .
You will be starting and finishing at Council's Rydalmere Operations Depot or Council's Wentworth Street Compound Parramatta as required.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
Current MR NSW Driver’s License
White Card
Previous experience in a similar role and operational environment
Previous experience operating mechanical street sweepers & garbage compactors.
Competent understanding of small and heavy plant operations applicable to Cleansing Services.
What’s on offer:
We are offering an attractive remuneration of $65,814 plus 12% superannuation.
This position may attract additional allowances in accordance with the Local Government Award 2026.
In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
9-Day Fortnight
Significant leave benefits 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
14 weeks paid parental leave
Uniform provided
Free Onsite Parking & onsite gym
Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
Learning and Development opportunities
Health and Wellbeing programs
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. Please attach copies of your qualifications with your application.
Applications close 9pm, Wednesday 6 th August 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
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, ADF 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.
Rydalmere NSW
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Parental leave
Onsite gym
Uniform provided
On-site parking
Full job description
An exciting career opportunity arises to join the City of Parramatta as a Relief Operator in our growing Waste and Cleansing team.
About the role:
City of Parramatta are currently seeking relief operators to join our growing team to ensure Parramatta’s Public Domain is maintained and improved to enhance the appearance of the city and to promote Parramatta as Australia’s next great city!
Duties will include:
Undertaking inspections to the public domain and assets
Implementing work practices in line with waste and cleansing industry
Operating Mechanical Street Sweepers, Garbage Rear loading Compactors and operating a high-pressure cleaning unit pressure cleaning pavement
This position is a permanent full-time opportunity working Monday-Friday, 2:30am-11:30am .
You will be starting and finishing at Council's Rydalmere Operations Depot or Council's Wentworth Street Compound Parramatta as required.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
Current MR NSW Driver’s License
White Card
Previous experience in a similar role and operational environment
Previous experience operating mechanical street sweepers & garbage compactors.
Competent understanding of small and heavy plant operations applicable to Cleansing Services.
What’s on offer:
We are offering an attractive remuneration of $65,814 plus 12% superannuation.
This position may attract additional allowances in accordance with the Local Government Award 2026.
In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
9-Day Fortnight
Significant leave benefits 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
14 weeks paid parental leave
Uniform provided
Free Onsite Parking & onsite gym
Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
Learning and Development opportunities
Health and Wellbeing programs
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. Please attach copies of your qualifications with your application.
Applications close 9pm, Wednesday 6 th August 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
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, ADF 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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Relief Operator position is now open for candidates interested in the Operator & Technician Jobs sector. This role in Rydalmere 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 Operator & Technician Jobs is a plus.
