Permanent Full time Location – Proserpine $68,274 per annum (Working hours 3am – 12pm) The Whitsunday Regional Council is situated at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. The region encompasses the 74 tropical Whitsunday Islands, the coastal towns of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour and Bowen along with the rural towns of Proserpine and Collinsville. The Whitsunday region offers a dynamic environment and is perfectly placed to live, work, play and invest. Your opportunity: Join the Whitsunday Regional Council team and play a vital role in keeping our community clean and welcoming. As a Street Sweeper Operator, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the streetscape in designated areas across the Whitsunday Region by safely and efficiently operating a motorised street sweeper and other related equipment. Our offer to you: Work life balance with a 9 day fortnight Save more with our salary sacrifice scheme Locality Allowance Health and Wellbeing Benefits Key Responsibilities: Deliver excellent street cleaning services in a timely and efficient manner across assigned areas. Safely operate a motorised street sweeper and other cleansing maintenance equipment as required. Clean streets, gutters, and respond to reports of large debris or hazardous spills. Attend traffic accident sites to clear debris and assist with hazardous material clean-up. Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs to ensure safe and reliable operations. Report any damage or hazards on council property, such as street signs, curbs, or road surfaces. Complete all required documentation, including daily timesheets and pre-start plant checks. Your skills and experience: Essential Class HR Driver’s Licence Construction Safety Induction (White card) Ability to work flexible hours and travel across the Whitsunday Region Be part of a dedicated team helping to keep our beautiful region clean and safe. Join the team: To view the position description please click on the job attachments tab above. To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button above. For any further information regarding this role, please contact a member of our Human Resources Operations team on (07) 4945 0694 . Applications close: 24-Nov-2025 11:30 PM Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment for individuals working, visiting or conducting business at Council workplaces and is transitioning to a Smoke Free Workplace. Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles.
