Street Cleansing Labourer

About the Role

This permanent full-time position as a Street Cleansing Labourer plays a vital role in maintaining community safety and promoting positive environmental outcomes within the City of Stonnington. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality street cleaning services to ensure streets and precinct areas remain clean and well-maintained.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled cleaning of public roads, streets, laneways, and car parks to uphold cleanliness standards.
• Manually clean streets and laneways using brooms, rakes, and shovels efficiently and effectively.
• Perform manual handling activities such as lifting, digging, raking, sweeping, and operate mechanical tools as necessary.
• Operate various sizes of street cleaning vehicles safely and competently in alignment with road traffic laws.
• Maintain the cleanliness and mechanical condition of vehicles, promptly reporting any defects to the relevant maintenance teams and recording details in vehicle logs.
• Coordinate with the Team Leader to report unfinished tasks.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with residents, traders, the general public, and other Council departments, embodying the Council’s positive image.
• Report any incidents or accidents immediately to the Team Leader.
• Adhere to safety protocols and consistently use appropriate protective equipment while performing duties.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with operating street cleaning machinery and related equipment.
• Understanding of safe manual handling practices and occupational health and safety standards.
• Basic proficiency with hand tools.
• Strong skills in time management, organization, and planning to meet work targets effectively.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in collaborating constructively with management, colleagues, and the public.
• Commitment to fostering a positive team environment.
• Possession of a current, valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Physical capacity to meet the demands of the role.
• Flexibility to achieve work objectives within specified time frames.

Compensation and Benefits

The role offers a competitive annual salary of $74,142.28 plus 12% superannuation benefits.

Additional Information

The City of Stonnington embraces diversity, equal opportunity, and is a child-safe employer. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. Support for employment access or additional requirements can be arranged through the Council’s Talent Acquisition team. Interested candidates should align their applications with the detailed requirements of the position description and communicate their motivation for joining the City of Stonnington team.