Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

Roster applies – working Monday to Saturday, including public holidays

The City of Rockingham values Respect, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication, and Teamwork – RESPECT.

As a Waste Truck Driver/Labourer, you will be required to work on roster collecting waste from household, commercial and public bins throughout the City in a safe, productive and effective manner while adhering to safety procedures and maintaining a high level of customer service.

To be successful in this role, you must have current and valid ‘HR’ (minimum ‘HR-A’) class driver’s licence, and experience in operating side and/or rear loader waste collection vehicles. You are able to work independently and possess good time‑management skills.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

- Demonstrated experience in waste collection vehicle operation
- Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of situations requiring a sensible and calm service approach
- Experience complying with relevant Work Health and Safety legislation and working in a safe and efficient manner, having regard to own safety and that of others
- Minimum of one year’s experience driving heavy vehicles in a built‑up metropolitan area
- A satisfactory National police certificate is required





This Position Offers a Gross Wage Of $1,669 Per Week Which Incorporates All Allowances Including The Adverse Conditions Allowance And Penalty Rates, And

- 12% superannuation with the option to co‑contribute up to a further 5%
- A variety of health and wellbeing programs - physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
- Up to two additional paid days of absence per annum
- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc

An information package is available on our website.

Applications will be accepted until 4pm, Friday 10 July 2026, or until a suitable pool of candidates exists. This means the vacancy may close without notice, so if you are interested in the position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at [email protected] or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

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📌 Waste Truck Driver/Labourer (Rockingham)
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