Waste Collection Operation

• Rostered Day Off approximately every 3 weeks
• Permanent Full Time Position
• Maintain the presentation of City of Ryde’s parks, sports fields and open spaces!

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy, including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

City of Ryde is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Waste Collection Operator (internally the role is known as Truck Driver / Cleansing Operator Reserves) to support the maintenance and presentation of our parks, sports fields, and open spaces.

Working as part of our Sportsgrounds, Parks and Gardens team, you will contribute to keeping our community spaces clean, safe, and welcoming through effective waste collection and operational support.

Key Requirements

• Current MR (Medium Rigid) Driver’s Licence or higher
• Experience operating trucks with waste compactor equipment
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Knowledge of EPA legislation relating to waste collection and disposal
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and organise tasks effectively

Your annual salary will range from $66,517.81 to $76,865.02 + superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Work 40.75 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks  
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday 
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)

How to Apply

Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process.  Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however, you will need to complete your application without “logging-out” of the system.  In addition to answering the on-line application questions shown below, you will need to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a separate cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

Closing Date:  Monday 8 June 2026 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or contact Richie Griffiths on 9952 8164 for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety