Plant Operator - Road Broom (Internal Only)

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity, 38-hours per week

As a member of our team, you won't just work for the city; you'll co-create it.

City of Newcastle is seeking a motivated and safety conscious Plant Operator - Road Broom to join our team.

In this role, you will operate specialised road broom plant to deliver street sweeping and cleansing services across the city, helping to maintain the presentation, safety and amenity of Newcastle's public spaces.

Working independently and as part of a team, you will undertake scheduled cleansing activities, complete daily work records, conduct routine plant inspections and basic maintenance, and ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys operating plant, takes pride in their work, and is committed to safety, teamwork and delivering quality outcomes for the community.

Through your work, you'll help keep Newcastle clean, safe and welcoming while making a visible difference every day. Here, your ideas and efforts directly shape the places where you and your community live, work, and play.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Friday 31 July 2026

Remuneration:  $71,712.88 + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 38-hour week

Contact: Luke Parker - Works Coordinator - City Presentation - 02 4974 6107

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

We encourage internal employees to inform their current managers if this opportunity is of interest before submitting a formal application.

Internal recruitment and staff movements incur a four (4) week notice period. Please contact the Talent Acquisition Team if you require further information.