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Waste Collection Operator

City of Gosnells
Bentley Full-day Full-time

Description:

  • Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
  • Nine-day fortnight roster
  • Generous superannuation (Up to 17%, conditions apply)
  • Free parking available onsite
  • Health and Wellness program (including free annual skin checks/flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments, seasonal fitness and wellness sessions)
  • Convenient location close to Roe, Albany and Tonkin Highways
  • Access to health fund corporate discount
  • Annual salary: $73,761 per annum plus super ($84,298 per annum after six months)

About The City Of Gosnells City)

The City of Gosnells (City) serves a diverse community of more than 135,000 residents. We are a large local government in Western Australia with a reputation for professionalism, innovation and excellence. City employees enjoy a work environment that encourages professional development and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

About This Position

The City of Gosnells Waste Services Team is currently seeking a motivated and proactive Waste Collection Operator to join our dedicated crew.

In this essential role, you will help deliver high-quality waste collection services across the community, operating a variety of waste collection vehicles with professionalism and care. Your commitment to friendly, customer-focused service will make a real difference to our residents and help keep our city clean and thriving.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful, you will need to be able to demonstrate:

  • A commitment to safety
  • Experience in the safe operation and basic maintenance of heavy vehicles (waste collection experience is desirable but not essential)
  • Willingness and capability to learn waste collection systems, equipment and safe operating procedures through structured training
  • Self‑motivated and reliable, with the ability to perform routine tasks consistently while maintaining a positive, engaged and safety‑focused approach to work
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a close-knit team
  • Ability to prioritise and monitor personal workload to achieve specified timeframes.

Essential Requirements

  • Current Police Clearance (less than three months old) Please note: This is not essential to apply for the role but will be required at a later stage as it is an appointment condition.
  • Current HR driver's licence

Previous waste collection experience operating side and rear loader vehicles is not essential.

Candidates with a current HR licence and demonstrated heavy vehicle driving experience will be provided with comprehensive training in waste collection operations.

In return we can offer you

  • A competitive salary and additional superannuation contributions
  • Opportunities to grow your skills and career
  • A supportive and forward-thinking work environment where your contributions shape the community's future.

Ready to apply?

For more information or to apply visit the City's website.

Human Resources can be contacted on 9397 3362 for any questions.

Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 12 February 2026.

Candidates may also be considered for future similar positions if they become available within the next six months.

The City of Gosnells embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people and people with disability.
27 Jan 2026;   from: linkedin.com

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