URBAN CLEANSING TEAM MEMBER

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Public Space Operations

Salary Range: CSERV Grade 4 ($1,358.70+ 14% Superannuation)

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time. Night shift (9pm-5.30am) 9 day roster.

Location: CBD

Our Business

Infrastructure Services (ISG) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.​

Our Branch

Public Space Operations is a service delivery, customer focused and commercially driven business that prides itself on keeping Brisbane’s streets and public spaces clean, green and safe for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.​​​​​​​

The Role

The Urban Cleansing Officer helps keep public spaces clean, safe and well‑maintained across the city. The role includes hands‑on work, operating vehicles and equipment, and working as part of a team to deliver reliable services to the community.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• cleaning malls, tunnels and road corridors, including street furniture, public toilets and litter bins
• collecting litter, removing graffiti and responding to hazards such as spills, broken lids, glass and storm debris
• operating trucks, sweepers, scrubbers and other plant and equipment, including basic checks and maintenance
• carrying out general labouring tasks in a safe and efficient way
• setting up worksites and maintaining good housekeeping each day.

The role requires a strong focus on safety, teamwork and customer service:

• follow all workplace health and safety, environmental and Council requirements
• work cooperatively with the Team Leader and team members to meet agreed standards
• treat all customers and colleagues with honesty, fairness, respect and dignity.

To be successful you will have:

• proven ability to drive and operate specialised cleansing vehicles
• experience in the safe and effective use of a diverse range of machinery, tools and equipment
• sound knowledge of, and ability to apply, Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
• ability to undertake basic labouring and urban cleansing tasks, such as mall cleaning and sweeper operation
• strong teamwork skills, including the ability to contribute to team direction, give and receive constructive feedback, and achieve agreed performance standards to support a culture of performance excellence
• have a valid MR licence
• have a valid Construction card (white card).

 Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may requires to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Gema Santos on 7 3178 1863.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.