Permanent Full Time | Monday to Friday | Nine-Day Fortnight
Looking for a stable driving role with great earning potential, excellent work-life balance and the security of local government?
Join Sutherland Shire Council's Waste Services team and play a key role in delivering waste, recycling and FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) services that help keep our community clean and sustainable.
Why Join Us?
Great Pay & Benefits
Base salary of $81,044
Additional $****** per day Customer Experience Allowance (worth up to $25,552 per year)
Potential earnings of over $106,000 annually
Council commitment to an 8% pay increase over the next two years
14 weeks paid parental leave
Up to 26 weeks paid leave for responsible illness or accident affecting you or someone in your care
Fitness Passport, novated leasing, wellbeing support and annual flu vaccinations
Ongoing training, licence renewals and accreditation - plus genuine career pathways in a secure local government role.
Work-Life Balance
Monday to Friday roster
Nine-day fortnight with a regular RDO
4 weeks annual leave
10 days sick leave
5 MyLeave days (to support your health and wellbeing)
6 personal leave days
Job & Finish Flexibility
Work as part of a supportive driving crew where teamwork matters and everyone shares the same goal: getting the job done safely, efficiently and to a high standard. The focus is on achieving outcomes, not watching the clock. Complete the day's work early and you may have the opportunity to head home before finishing time. When workloads increase,



the team rolls up its sleeves and works together to ensure the job gets done and the community is well served.
About The Role
As a Side Arm Driver, you'll operate a modern waste collection vehicle across the Sutherland Shire, servicing household waste, recycling and FOGO collections.
You'll
Safely operate a side arm collection vehicle
Complete daily vehicle inspections and pre-start checks
Follow collection routes and schedules
Report faults, contamination and service issues
Deliver excellent service to the community
What You'll Bring
A current heavy vehicle licence
A strong commitment to safety
Reliability and a positive work ethic
A team-first attitude
Pride in delivering a valuable community service
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
This is more than a driving job. It's an opportunity to build a secure career, enjoy outstanding benefits and make a real difference in the community every day.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Oliver Wady, Waste Operations Manager, for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government's Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.
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