Sweeper/Waste Operator

About You

As a Sweeper/Waste Operator, you will thrive in a hands on, physical work environment. You are a team player who has the ability to interact and communicate with a variety of people from the general public to senior management.

About the Role

This is a hands-on position that requires presence, professionalism, knowledge and a strict adherence to City of Melbourne and Serco expectations in relation to waste management and cleansing within Melbourne’s high profile and highly used Open Space network.

As a Sweeper/Waste Operator you will be required to service general waste and recycling bins utilising a Rear Lift Compactor Truck and/or side lift utility vehicle, undertake basic cleaning and maintenance to waste management infrastructure as required, utilise hand tools and blowers to maintain paths and hardstand areas in a clean and safe condition for public use and undertake any other duties as directed.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current Light/Medium Rigid Drivers Licence
• Experience in the use and maintenance of rubbish compactors (rear lift), parks and gardens waste management experience and/or litter collection experience is preferable.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

This is a position of trust and responsibility and to support this we will conduct a thorough probity assessment, which includes a Federal police check as an essential selection component for this role.

Serco requires employees in this role to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people. Please consider this requirement when submitting your application. 

About us – Serco & proud

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, but everyone has a vital role to play from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000+ globally and 14,000+ in Asia Pacific responsible for delivering essential public services in areas including defence, justice, immigration, healthcare, facilities management & citizen services. To learn more please visit www.serco.com/aspac

Why Join Us

• You’d be joining a company that delivers essential public services (in partnership with governments) that impact a better future for communities, & those in our care
• You’ll get to have an impact on how we do things: Enjoy being part of a driven team with a collaborative culture that values decision-makers & action.
• We Invest in you: Accelerate your career through our learning & development opportunities – think skills-based training, defined career pathways & fantastic internal mobility opportunities across the group!

If you’re inspired to make a positive difference, apply now.

Serco’s values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride underpin everything we do. We are curious, creative, and collaborative. Our people matter and make a difference every day. 

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability. By joining Serco, you will have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.