- Permanent, Full Time Position available with the benefit of a 9 Day Fortnight
- Band 2 – $70,929 per annum inclusive of allowances plus super
- Earn additional $$$ through different functions and overtime
The Role:
This role is within the Street Cleaning Unit of the Waste & Street Cleaning Team and is responsible for operating various plant including Street Litter Compactors, Medium Rigid Trucks as well as carrying out manual cleaning using hand tools including shovels, rakes, leaf blowers and brush cutters.
The team take pride in working together to deliver a clean and well-presented City. This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic person with team orientated values to join this dynamic team. We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to service delivery, good customer focus and cares about city presentation.
This position works to a 9-day fortnight and can be required to work rostered weekend overtime and public holidays.
This is a permanent, full-time position that will have the benefit of working a nine (9) day fortnight.
The commencement salary for this role is Band 2 - $70,929 per annum inclusive of any applicable allowances plus statutory superannuation. There are opportunities to undertake different functions which will attract additional allowances. There is also an opportunity to earn additional dollars through optional guaranteed overtime.
About You:
The team take pride in working together to deliver a clean and well-presented City. This is an ideal opportunity for a suitable experienced, enthusiastic person with team orientated values to join this dynamic team. We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to service delivery, good customer focus and cares about city presentation.
Key Selection Criteria:
- Qualifications and experience as listed in the position description.
- Demonstrated ability to champion, model and promote the corporate values.
- Demonstrated experience in an operational, cleaning or a works role operating plant, undertaking manual handling and utilising tools (or relatable experience).
- Demonstrated experience in operating small trucks, sweepers, street vacuums or related plant.
- Demonstrated experience working as a positive member of a team.
- Possess a Victorian Driver’s Licence endorsed to Heavy Rigid standard.
- Demonstrated ability to work to a rotating seven-day roster, work regular overtime, procedures, schedules and fill out appropriate daily and weekly forms.
- Demonstrated experience complying with and working to Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
To Apply:
To apply for this position please submit your application. Applications close Sunday 3rd August 2025.
Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, a current resume and answer the screening questions.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical, police check and VicRoads 5yr demerit point extract.
Contact:
For further information on this position, please contact Mark Thomassen, Street Cleaning Supervisor, 0407 363 716.
At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at peopleandculture@ballarat.vic.gov.au
We’re proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check.
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