Public Space Cleaner (6 month contract)

Job No: SSC1563
Location: Sutherland Shire

Public Space Cleaner (6 Month Contract)

Rise early and help keep the Sutherland Shire clean, green, and welcoming!

  • Join a supportive and friendly team that values your contribution
  • Enjoy a 9-day fortnight spread across 7 days to promote work/life balance 
  • Make a real impact in your local community
  • Work with a safety-first, customer-focused organisation

Welcome to Sutherland Shire Council!

We’re proud to deliver high-quality Waste Management and Cleansing services that protect and enhance our stunning natural environment. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the upkeep of our beautiful parks, town centres, and public spaces—making a real difference in the community.

Your Role as a Public Space Cleaner

In this physically active, hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of public areas across the Shire. Your tasks will include litter collection, bin servicing, spot cleaning, and operating cleaning equipment in line with Council’s safety and hygiene standards.

What We’re Looking For

You will begin your day early (4am) completing your shift by early afternoon. This start time allows our team to clean high-traffic areas before they get busy, ensuring public spaces are safe, clean, and welcoming from the start of each day.

You’ll be working outdoors in all weather conditions, often independently but always as part of a supportive and community-focused team.

You’ll need:

  • A valid Class C Driver’s Licence
  • Previous experience in cleaning, maintenance, or similar roles
  • A strong customer service mindset and positive attitude
  • Physical fitness to perform manual tasks and operate equipment
  • Basic computer skills for task logging and communication

If you’re a good communicator, eager to learn, and enjoy working outdoors, we’d love to hear from you!

 Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

  • Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
  • Get your application in by 11.59pm: Thursday 6 November 2025.
  • Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of closing
  • Package: From $63,360 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation
  • Hours of work:  Temporary full time (up to 6 months) 38 hours per week with a 9 day fortnight over a 7 day spread
  • To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

Reach out to David Prasad, Waste Operations Coordinator dprasadssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Melanie SIlburn, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, msilburn@ssc.nsw.gov.au, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

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Sutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils’ external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise.


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About Sutherland Shire Council

Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we're home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.

Watch the video to hear from our people about the wide range of projects we're delivering for our community.

It's a great time to join our team and do work that matters.