Bulk Verge Collection Operator

The City of Swan is seeking a self‑motivated individual who is looking to develop their career, whilst making a meaningful and direct contribution to improving the quality of life of the community. Waste Services provides a workforce to manage the delivery of Refuse and Recycling Services to the community in line with the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act (WARR Act 2007). These services consist of kerbside domestic and commercial refuse/recycling bin services, bulk verge collections, and litterbin servicing of the City’s Parks/Reserves and street litterbins including district clean‑up of illegal dumping and littering. The City of Swan Fleet and Waste Services Business Unit is focused on meeting the environmental requirements by increasing resource recovery and further reducing waste to landfill while reducing the impact of waste on the environment. This position will be required to safely and efficiently operate rear‑loader vehicles, plant and equipment to undertake bulk verge collection from verges within the City of Swan while adhering closely to Work, Health & Safety policies, procedures and regulations. This position may also provide services such as waste collection, litter collection, bin repairs, bin replacements, bin deliveries and bulk verge collection in a safe and efficient manner. Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to: Operate rear‑loader vehicles, plant and equipment (such as small articulated loader, crane truck etc.) safely and efficiently. Undertake bulk verge collection from verges within the City of Swan. Comply with relevant Work, Health & Safety legislation and complete work in a safe and efficient manner, having regard to own safety, the public and that of other workers. Willing to be trained on other tasks and operation of machineries (such as side loader vehicles) as required. About you Current “HR” class Driver’s Licence (West Australian). A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required. Rear‑loader waste collection experience. Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of situations requiring a sensible and calm customer service approach. Working knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of heavy vehicles in the metropolitan area, including in high‑density development. For more information about the role please refer to the position description. About working with us The salary for this position will be from $75,460 to $79,360 per annum plus weekend penalties, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. You will also enjoy benefits including Flexibility to balance work and life through an 8‑day fortnight. Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, local government public holiday. Generous superannuation contributions up to a total combined 18 %. Comprehensive employee wellness program. Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply). Free parking options available. Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work. About the City The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations. The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 % of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829. The City’s location, services and facilities make it an attractive place to live. The population across its 42 suburbs stood at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050. The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensure a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity. Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership. At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages. For a confidential discussion, please contact Simon Macri directly on 9267 9432. For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on 9267 9202. To apply please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the provided link. Closing Date: Sunday 7 December 2025 at 11:00 PM AWST. The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early; therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr