Job Description

Full time (average of 38 hours per week)

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Roster applies – working Monday to Saturday, including public holidays

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

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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, efficient and effective manner while adhering to safety procedures and maintaining a high level of customer service.

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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.

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

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- Demonstrated experience in waste collection vehicle operation
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- Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of situations requiring a sensible and calm service approach
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- 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
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- Minimum of one year's experience driving heavy vehicles in a built‐up metropolitan area
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- A satisfactory National police certificate is required
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This Position Offers a Gross Wage Of $1,669 Per Week Which Incorporates All Allowances Including The Adverse Conditions Allowance And Penalty Rates, And

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- 12% superannuation with the option to co‐contribute up to a further 5%
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- 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
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- Up to two additional paid days of absence per annum
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- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc
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An information package is available on our website.

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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.

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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.

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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)
🏢 City of Rockingham
📍 Rockingham