At a glance Work type: 34 hours per week | Friday to Monday Salary: Weekly remuneration from $1,305 (Pro - rata) plus 12% Superannuation. Allowances: This position will attract allowances as per the Local Government (State) Award such Adverse Working Conditions and weekend penalties. Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Closing date: 9pm, Monday 18 May 2026 An exciting career opportunity arises to join the City of Parramatta as a Relief Operator in our growing Waste and Cleansing team. About the role While most of the City is still waking up, you’re already out on the road helping the City come to life. Working four (4) days a week , this role is designed to give you genuine balance and flexibility. You’ll finish between 11:30am - 12:00pm each day, leaving the rest of your daylight hours free for family, hobbies, errands, or simply taking time for yourself. Relief Operators play a key role in our cleansing crew, you’re the go‑to support for the cleansing team — stepping in where needed, backing up the crew, and operating a range of plant and equipment to keep the City moving. If you enjoy hands‑on work, variety, and being part of a team that takes pride in what they do, this role offers the stability of regular hours with the freedom to enjoy more of your life outside of work. What you'll be doing: Driving and operating Mechanical Street Sweepers Operating a range of cleansing plant including Garbage Rear loading Compactors and high-pressure cleaning units, pressure cleaning pavement across the City Keeping you plant & equipment clean, safe, and ready to roll. Undertaking inspections to public spaces and Council assets to make sure they’re safe, clean, and in good working order. Implementing work practices in line with waste and cleansing industry You will be starting and finishing at Council's Rydalmere Operations Depot or Council's Wentworth Street Compound Parramatta as required. What’s on offer Permanent Part - Time Friday & Monday 2:30 am - 11: 30 am | Saturday & Sunday 3:00 am - 12:00 pm We are offering a weekly remuneration from $1,305 (Pro - rata) plus 12% Superannuation. This position will attract allowances in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, this could include the Adverse Working Conditions Level Allowance and weekend penalties. Early starts = early finishes — be home before most people take lunch Stable, ongoing role supporting long term careers Work outdoors , stay active, and operate real machinery Make a visible impact on the city every single day In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include: Four days a week (34 hrs) Uniform & PPE provided Free onsite parking & onsite gym Significant leave benefits (up to 12 RDO's, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year) 14 weeks paid parental leave Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years Learning and Training opportunities Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots) We're are looking for someone with: Previous experience in the safe operation and maintenance of Mechanical Street Sweepers and Garbage Rear loading Compactors You will have a strong understanding of small and heavy plant operations applicable to Cleansing Services including pressure water cleansing units and garbage Rear loading Compactors. Previous experience in a similar role and operational environment Licences Current MR NSW Driver’s License White Card Want to know more? Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours. Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Alex Power via email- apower@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au How to apply Candidates MUST apply online, please attach your licences as part of your application. Applications close 9pm, Monday 18 May 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium. This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test. The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions.
