Garbage Truck Driver Operator (KIAMA265)

Permanent full-time position

Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced and safety-focused Garbage Truck Driver Operator to join Kiama Council’s Waste Services team.

In this hands-on role, you’ll help keep our community clean, safe and moving by delivering an essential service to residents across the Kiama Municipality. If you take pride in operating heavy vehicles to a high standard, enjoy working outdoors and want to be part of a supportive team that values reliability, service and community impact, we’d love to hear from you.

As a key representative of Council’s Waste Management service, the role requires a strong commitment to providing courteous, professional, and customer-focused service while maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency and community engagement.

Key responsibilities in the role of Garbage Truck Driver Operator…

- Collect and transport residential waste safely and efficiently
- Operate waste collection trucks in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, Transport for NSW requirements, SafeWork NSW guidance and Council standards.
- Maintain the truck to a safe, clean and operational standard, helping present a positive image of Council’s Waste Management service
- Report any breakdowns or operational issues promptly to the Waste Collections Team Leader and Waste Operations Coordinator.
- Provide relief support across other waste management collection vehicles as required.
- Carry out other duties within your skills, competencies and training as directed.

What we offer...

- Permanent full-time role, with a monthly RDO
- Commencing annual salary from $72,924 to $80,399 (salary is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)





- Annual performance-based progression chance to earn up to $88,640
- Plus 12% superannuation
- Generous leave entitlements
- On the job training
- Payment of licenses, tickets and courses deemed essential for your role.

What you'll bring to the role... You’ll need a class HR Drivers licence along with excellent communication, customer service and conflict resolution skills.

- It would be expected that you have a minimum of two years side loader waste collection truck driving experience
- Experience driving various heavy vehicles requiring a HR Driver’s Licence
- The ability to work with minimal supervision.

While not essential, any of the following would be beneficial:
- Knowledge of the truck’s operations and limitations during operation
- Knowledge of the Kiama municipality
- Experience in the operation of front-end loaders
- Experience in the operation of excavators.

Pre-Employment Checks Your employment will be subject to a national criminal record check, pre-employment medical and verification checks to determine your suitability for employment.

All employees and other workers must uphold and promote safety and wellbeing for children and young people.

Further information about the position can be found in the position description which can be obtained at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Council/Work-with-us

Contact: For queries about the role contact Rob Sellars, Waste Services Operations Coordinator on [0408 404 736](tel:0408 404 736)

For queries about submitting your application, contact a member of the Human Resources team on [02 4232 0444](tel:02 4232 0444).

Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026 at 11:30pm.

A merit list may be created from this recruitment and candidates considered for any similar opportunities that arise in the next six months. Similar opportunities may include casual, temporary and permanent opportunities.

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