- $71,746.48 - $79,298.96 per annum plus 12% superannuation
- Temporary full-time, up to 12 months
- 38 hours per week, fortnightly rostered day off
- Alexandria Depot location with free on-site parking
About us
Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.
About the role
We currently have an opportunity for a Washbay Operator to join our team on a temporary full-time basis for up to 12 months. The position is based out our purpose built integrated facility in Alexandria which is shared with Waverly Council.
Reporting to the Senior Stores Officer, you will be responsible for the effective day-to-day operation, coordination and maintenance of Council's wash bay facility, ensuring all plant, fleet and equipment cleaning activities are undertaken safely, efficiently and in compliance with environmental, operational and workplace health and safety requirements. Some of your key duties will be to:
- Maintain a clean, functional and compliant wash bay environment.
- Support Council's fleet and operational services by ensuring vehicles, plant and equipment are cleaned and available for service in a timely manner.
- Support the Depot Stores function with the receipting, storage, control and distribution of materials, equipment and consumables used across Council's operational teams.
About you
The successful Candidate will demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively and perform various cleaning and labouring duties where no two days are the same. You will be a dedicated team player with a can do attitude.
Essential Criteria
- Current Heavy Vehicle Driver Licence (HR).
- Current Forklift Licence (LF).
- Ability to undertake manual handling tasks and work in an outdoor operational environment.
- Experience working within a depot, workshop, logistics, fleet, construction or operational environment.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and effectively manage daily work activities.
- Basic computer skills with experience using inventory, purchasing, receipting or asset management systems.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a range of internal stakeholders.
Desirable Criteria
- Current Confined Space Entry Accreditation or willingness to obtain.
- Experience in stores, warehousing or inventory control.
- Experience operating heavy vehicles, plant or fleet equipment.
How to apply
- Apply on line by clicking the link below.
- You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria. Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered.
- If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
- You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
- For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
- For further information about the role, please contact Katrina Bennett, Manager Civil Operations on 02 9391 7961 during business.
- Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.
CLOSING DATE: 11:59pm on Sunday, 16 August 2026
Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers.
Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.