Solo Operator - Waste Collection

About the role

Banyule City Council is hiring a Solo Operator for its waste collection team, working autonomously in a side loader to provide kerbside collection of household garbage, recycling, organics, commercial waste, parks waste and bundle branch collection. The role sits within the Operations Department and is full-time, 38 hours per week starting at 5:15 am.

Key responsibilities

• Collect kerbside waste safely and courteously
• Pick up public waste in parks and collect commercial waste
• Help the Council meet waste reduction and recovery targets and environmental goals
• Carry out regular and routine operator maintenance of trucks in line with legislative requirements

Required profile

• Current heavy rigid truck licence (HR)
• History of safe and competent vehicle operation, including side and rear loaders and a side-loading waste collection vehicle
• Experience collecting household garbage, recycling, organics, commercial, parks, dump and hard waste
• Awareness of Work Health and Safety practices
• Commitment to high customer service and ethical standards
• Passes mandatory pre-employment screenings, a nationally coordinated criminal history check, a functional capacity assessment and holds a heavy rigid driving licence

Required skills

• Proficiency with two-way radio communication systems
• Attention to detail and a focus on quality and safety

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position with work-life balance and generous leave
• Salary of $96,717.23 per annum plus superannuation
• Eight rest days per year plus other entitlements
• Study assistance and learning and development opportunities
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport
• 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for partners

To apply, submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria; applications close on 16 November 2026.