Looking for a stable, hands-on night shift role with variety? Join the City of Canterbury Bankstown’s City Clean Team and help deliver essential street cleaning and waste collection services across our community while most of the city sleeps.
City Clean helps keep our public spaces clean, safe and welcoming. If you’re a skilled operator who is reliable, safety-focused and comfortable working night shift across different cleaning activities, this could be the role for you.
Why join CBCity?
- Rostered Day Off – enjoy one day off every month
- 18 weeks paid parental leave, annual salary increases and long service leave
- Health & wellbeing benefits, including Fitness Passport
- A chance to make a real difference in your local community
The salary range for this opportunity starts at $71,820 (Grade D, Step 1) plus 12% super.
Click HERE to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.
The role
As a Relief Operator – Street Cleaning Night Shift, you’ll support the team to collect and transport waste from designated litter bins and public areas to disposal facilities during night shift.
You’ll operate vehicles, plant and equipment safely and efficiently, assist with street cleaning activities and respond to operational needs across the city.
For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.
What you’ll be doing
- Collecting and transporting waste from litter bins and public areas during night shift
- Operating plant and equipment, including rear load garbage compactors and hand-held equipment
- Removing dumped rubbish and responding to emergency requests
- Completing tasks and schedules within required timeframes and standards
- Inspecting cleaned areas and addressing any deficiencies
- Documenting and reporting large debris, vandalism, hazardous waste or other operational issues
- Performing routine maintenance on cleaning equipment
- Assisting with clean-up before, during and after public events
- Engaging respectfully with residents and visitors when required
- Working safely, independently and as part of a night shift team
About you
You’re reliable, adaptable and take pride in practical work. You understand the importance of safety, can work both independently and as part of a team, and are comfortable working night shift while responding to changing operational priorities.
You’ll need:
- A Class HR Driver’s Licence
- Availability and suitability to work night shift
- Experience operating plant or equipment associated with waste or street cleaning activities
- Strong safety awareness, including use of PPE and safe handling of chemicals
- Ability to follow set schedules and complete tasks within designated timeframes
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to respond promptly to emergency cleaning requests
- Ability to document and report operational issues
- Experience in street cleaning operations, rear load garbage compaction units or road brooms, highly regarded
For more information, contact Belal Derbas, Team Leader City Clean, at Belal.Derbas@cbcity.nsw.gov.au
Ready to apply?
Click Apply below and submit:
- Your resume
- A cover letter addressing the essential qualifications and outlining why you’re the right fit
Be part of the night shift team that keeps Canterbury-Bankstown clean and welcoming, apply today.
Applications close 12 June 2026.
CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au
Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.
Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.
