INTERNAL ONLY - MECHANICAL SWEEPER DRIVER

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: City Standards, Public Space Operations

Salary Range: Grade 6 $1,373.10 per week ($36.15 per hour) + Superannuation 

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Nundah Works Depot

Our Business

Brisbane City Council's Infrastructure Services unites asset management, infrastructure planning, design, construction, maintenance, and transport operations. We believe in fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and values every individual contribution.

Public Space Operations embodies a customer-centric and commercially minded approach to ensure Brisbane's streets and public areas remain clean, green, and safe. Join us in maintaining a welcoming environment for residents and visitors to enjoy together.

The Role

Join Brisbane City Council as a Mechanical Sweeper Driver in the Infrastructure Services department. This role involves operating and maintaining special cleansing vehicles to uphold cleanliness and efficiency in public spaces. The successful candidate will contribute to a culture of performance excellence, collaborate with the team, and demonstrate expertise in civil construction tasks.

As part of the City Standards, Public Space Operations branch, you will play a vital role in maintaining Brisbane's streets and public areas in line with Workplace Health and Safety Legislation, OHS policies, and environmental standards. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the community while enjoying competitive remuneration and growth prospects, apply now to be part of a team dedicated to enhancing the city's appeal and liveability.

This position is for DAY SHIFT. There are other positions available if you are interested in NIGHT SHIFT.

To be successful you will have:

• Minimum of an MR Licence
• ability to collaborate effectively with the team to maintain performance excellence
• demonstrated expertise in heavy vehicle operation
• adherence to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations, OHS policies, and relevant legislation
• skilful in site and vehicle preparation to streamline daily activities and boost efficiency
• understanding of quality, cost, and timeliness in business performance, taking ownership of individual responsibilities within the team.

 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.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required 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 Andrew Mead on 07 3403 0002.

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: Wednesday 23 July 2025 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. #LI-DNI