Plant Operator - Street Sweeper Cleansing presso City of Parramatta Council

An exciting career opportunity arises to join the City of Parramatta as a street sweeper in our growing Waste and Cleansing team. 

About the role 

City of Parramatta are currently seeking skilled and experienced street sweeper operators to join our growing team to ensures 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! 

Permanent Full-Time position Monday-Friday-2.30am - 11:30am

Key Responsibilities: 

• Drive and operate a variety of plant equipment including street sweepers.
• Maintain plant & equipment.
• Adapt to changing priorities and undertake other tasks as directed. 
• Carry out an agreed program of works to ensure the timely and effective completion of all objectives. 

About You 

We are looking for someone with: 

• Hold a current NSW MR Driver’s License
• White Card
• Previous experience in the safe operation and maintenance of plant and Street Sweepers. 
• Competent understanding of small and heavy plant operations applicable to Cleansing Services. 

What’s on offer:  

We are offering an attractive remuneration from $68,111 plus 12% Superannuation. 

This position will attract allowances in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, 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:  

• 9-Day Fortnight
• Uniform provided 
• Free onsite parking & onsite gym
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Significant leave benefits (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. 

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Alex Power via email- [email protected]    

How to apply 

Candidates must apply online, please attach your qualifications as part of your application. 

Applications close 9pm, Tuesday 30th August 2025 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 Alcohol 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.

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