General Hand – Waste Collection Operator

About the role                                                                              

Do you have experience in waste collection and are looking for flexible work that fits around your other commitments?

The City of Swan’s Waste Services team is looking for experienced people to join our casual workforce.

These positions provide relief during periods of leave and support the team on an ad hoc basis when operational demand increases. There is no fixed roster, providing the flexibility to pick up work when shifts are available and suit your availability. The ability to pick up shifts at short notice is highly desirable due to the nature of casual work.

Applicants with waste collection experience are encouraged to apply.

Our Waste Team does a fantastic job managing the delivery of refuse and recycling services across the City. These services include kerbside collection for both domestic and commercial properties, bulk verge collections, and the servicing of litter bins in parks, reserves and streets. The team also oversees district clean-up efforts for illegal dumping and littering. Additionally, the City operates two Recycling Centres located in Malaga and Bullsbrook, which receive and manage waste and recyclable materials for processing.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

• Safely operate a variety of plant and equipment, including Side Loaders and Rear Loaders
• Manual handling
• Customer Service
• Keep work areas clean and tidy ensuring a safe working environment, including site clean-up and litter control
• Use a two-way radio

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Available to work weekdays, with shifts generally falling between 5:30am and 3:30pm, sometimes with minimal notice provided, due to the nature of casual work
• Current HR Driver’s Licence (manual)
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required
• Safety Awareness Training Certificate (White Card)
• This opportunity may suit someone looking for occasional work, greater flexibility around their existing commitments, or the opportunity to pick up additional shifts as they become available.

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The hourly rate for this position will be from $33.98 to $35.38 depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant, plus 25% casual loading.

You will also enjoy benefits including

• Up to 18% Superannuation
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Free parking options available
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work.  We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For queries, please contact Jamie Buckley on 9267 9252.

To apply please submit a cover letter that outlines your skills, experience and suitability to the role, a current resume and copies of any relevant qualifications and licences, via the link.

Closing Date:  Sunday 13 September 2026 at 11:00 PM AWST

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies please.