Public Place Cleaner (6 month contract)
Job No:
SSC1731
Location:
Sutherland Shire
Public Place Cleaner (6‑Month Contract)
Start your day early and play a meaningful role in keeping the Sutherland Shire clean, green, and welcoming for everyone who lives, works, and visits.
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Work across a Monday‑to‑Sunday 7‑day roster as part of a 9‑day fortnight.
- Join a friendly, inclusive team that appreciates the work you do every day
- Make a visible and positive impact across your local community
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Work with a safety‑driven organisation that puts people first
Welcome to Sutherland Shire Council
At Sutherland Shire Council, we’re proud of the beautiful parks, town centres, beaches, and open spaces that make our area such a great place to live. Our Cleansing and Waste teams play a huge role in keeping these places looking their best — and we’d love for you to join us.
When you join our team, you’re joining a supportive group of people who work together, encourage each other, and take pride in contributing to the community.
Your Role as a Public Place Cleaner
Your work will include:
- Collecting litter and servicing public bins
- Spot cleaning to keep high‑use areas looking great
- Using cleaning tools and equipment safely and confidently
You’ll start bright and early at 4:00am, giving you the chance to finish your day in the early afternoon and enjoy the rest of your day.
This role operates across a 7‑day roster (Monday to Sunday), depending on operational needs.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, takes pride in what they do, and wants to help keep our community looking its best.
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re:
- An early riser who’s comfortable with morning starts
- A team player with a positive, friendly attitude
- Physically fit and happy to work outdoors
- Comfortable using basic digital tools for logging tasks or communicating with your team
- Enjoy cleaning and seeing results of your work make a difference
Essential Requirements
- A current Class C Driver’s Licence
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: Monday 6 April 2026
- 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, 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 Liam Nisbet, Waste Operations Coordinator lnisbet1@ssc.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.