This is a Mechanical Beach Cleaner role with City of Port Phillip based in Melbourne, VIC, AU City of Port Phillip Role Seniority - junior, mid level More about the Mechanical Beach Cleaner role at City of Port Phillip Synopsis Mechanical Beach Cleaner (Street and Beach Services) Permanent full-time roles based at our South Melbourne Depot Salary Range - $83,257- $87,640 (Annualised salary Inc. allowances & leave loading) plus 12% Superannuation. Hours of Work Monday–Friday, 4.00am – 12.00pm, weekend and Public Holiday rostered work required. About The Organisation City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. About The Role Our Street and Beach Services team seeks an energetic team player who has a strong customer service approach and communication skills to deliver quality services to the community with a focus on environmental outcomes. The successful candidate will support the Supervisors Street and Beach Services to deliver the ongoing cleaning program of the city's beaches. The Mechanical Beach Cleaner will be directly responsible for maintaining high standards of service to the community, complaint management, customer service ensuring performance standards are achieved. Proven experience within a similar role with experience in operating a tractor and trailer, together with knowledge of OHS legislative requirements will be necessary in this role. Weekend and public holiday work will be required on a roster basis. The candidates will be required to have a multi skill mindset being able to move between equipment operations and labouring roles. Duties Follow the daily schedule and ensure that all the day’s work is completed to comply with “Best Value” service standards. Ensure customer requests are responded to in a timely and effective manner and that street and beach cleaning operations are completed efficiently to enable a high-quality outcome for the community. Extensive experience completing mechanical checks required for maintenance and pre-start safety checks of all equipment under the operators’ control. Clean and maintain the vehicle and follow all plant maintenance and reporting procedures. Skills And Experience Proven experience in the labouring/cleaning industry Knowledge of occupational health and safety policies, systems and procedures Demonstrated proficiency and experience in the operations of tractors and trailers. Victorian endorsed truck and car licences, front end loader endorsement. Extensive experience completing mechanical checks, proven mechanical aptitude is essential to undertake pre-start safety checks of all equipment under the operators’ control. Skills and Experience in operations of heavy plant in an urban environment. Mandatory Requirements Pre employment medical check and Functional Capability Evaluation Victorian Driver Licence, Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence and Vic Roads Verification. Front loader endorsement. Experience in operation of heavy machinery in an Urban Street environment. Culture People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. Benefits We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation. Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Requirements Security Requirements and Professional Obligations Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments. Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide: Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences, Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and Sufficient proof of their identity. Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider. Pre-employment Medical Check (at the cost of council) How To Apply Click Apply. Please Note: Only applications submitted online via Job Vacancies at the City of Port Phillip website will be considered and only shortlisted candidates who attend an interview will be provided feedback. Acceptance of late applications is at the discretion of hiring manager. For further information not addressed in the Position Description contact Chris Askey Supervisor Street and Beach Services on telephone 03 9209 6765 or email chris.askey@portphillip.vic.gov.au Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 1 February 2026 The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA community and candidates with a disability. If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au South Melbourne > Port Melbourne > Albert Park > Middle Park > St Kilda > Balaclava > Ripponlea > Elwood Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the City of Port Phillip team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Key Strengths A Final Note: This is a role with City of Port Phillip not with Hatch.
