- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Make a visible difference to the cleanliness and safety of the Darebin community
- Operate specialised collection vehicles and equipment

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Make a visible difference to the cleanliness and safety of the Darebin community
• Operate specialised collection vehicles and equipment
• Diverse outdoor role with variety across waste, litter and cleansing services
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth

Help keep Darebin clean, safe and thriving by delivering essential litter collection, hard rubbish and waste services that make a visible difference every day.

About the role:
As a Litter Collection Officer, you will contribute to a clean, safe and well-maintained municipality through the delivery of litter collection, hard rubbish collection and dumped rubbish removal services. Working as part of a skilled operational team, you will safely operate collection vehicles and equipment, support litter prevention initiatives and provide high-quality services to the community.

This hands-on outdoor role offers variety, teamwork and the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the amenity of Darebin's streets, parks and public spaces.

You will:
• Operate medium and large collection vehicles, plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Collect and remove hard rubbish, dumped rubbish and litter from public areas.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and basic equipment maintenance.
• Use onboard technology and Council systems to record service information.
• Identify and report illegal dumping, litter hotspots and service issues.




• Support litter prevention programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with other operational waste and cleansing services when required.
• Provide professional, customer-focused service to residents and the community.
• Work collaboratively to achieve team objectives and service standards

About you:
• You hold a current Victorian driver's licence and Medium Rigid (MR) licence.
• You have experience operating vehicles, plant and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• You enjoy working outdoors and are comfortable undertaking physical work in varying weather conditions.
• You are safety-focused and committed to delivering quality outcomes.
• You have strong communication skills and enjoy being part of a team.
• You can identify operational issues, follow established procedures and contribute to service improvements.
• Experience in waste collection, hard rubbish collection, litter collection or similar operational services will be highly regarded.

Why Darebin?
Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.





We offer:
• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career development and career growth
• A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity
• The chance to make a real difference

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application including a Cover Letter and Resume. If you wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description, you may do so in your cover letter.

Applications close on 20 October 2026 at 11.30pm.

Applications will be reviewed during the advertising period so if you’re interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to get your application in as early as possible.

For a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity, please email [email protected] (Acting Coordinator Waste Services & DRRC) to arrange a suitable time.

Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.

Pre-employment Checks
Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.

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📌 Litter Collections Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Darebin City Council
📍 Melbourne