Street Sweeper and Litter Operator

• Full-Time - Permanent role 
• $36.73 per hour, plus superannuation 
• Great work-life balance | Flexible working options available

 

Keep Wodonga Clean and Green!
Join Wodonga Council’s outdoor operations team and take pride in keeping our streets and public spaces safe, clean, and welcoming. You’ll deliver street cleaning services, support waste education, and help at local events—all while working in a collaborative, safety-focused environment. If you enjoy hands-on work that makes a visible impact in your community, this is the role for you!

 

• Make a Real Difference
  Help keep Wodonga looking clean and welcoming by sweeping streets, emptying bins, and looking after public spaces. Your work makes a visible impact every day.

 

• Represent Council in the Community
  You’ll be a familiar face around town—engaging with locals in a friendly, respectful way while getting the job done professionally.

 

• Work Outdoors and Stay Active
  If you like being on the move and working outside, this job offers variety - using machinery, cleaning public areas, and jumping in where needed.

 

• Join a Supportive Crew
  You’ll be part of a down-to-earth, safety-focused team that looks out for each other and takes pride in delivering great services for the community.

 

 

Why join us?
At Wodonga Council, we support your growth and wellbeing with:

• Career Development – Ongoing learning, mentoring, and progression opportunities.
• Leave Entitlements – Generous and flexible leave to support work-life balance.
• Flexible Work Options – Where applicable, enjoy adaptable hours and remote work arrangements.
• Health & Wellbeing – Access to Fitness Passport, EAP, and other wellness initiatives.

 

Location – onsite

 

 

Key Selection Criteria:  

Our ideal candidate will be able to show us the following. 

1. Proven ability to follow instructions and work according to established processes. 

2. Ability to undertake required duties in a safe manner, ensuring your own safety and that of others within the workplace. 

3. Flexibility, adaptability and willingness to undertake all duties required of the role, including early morning starts and role rotating. 

4. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. 

5. Basic use of computers. 

 

How to Apply

To apply, visit Wodonga Council — Careers
Click “Apply” and submit:

• A brief cover letter
• Your current resume

Complete an online form and address the key selection criteria as outlined above (support on how to address this criteria can be found here)

 

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following.

• A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months)
• A current Medium Rigid Truck License
• Current OHS general induction for construction works (White Card)

 

The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) will also be required.

If applicable, evidence regarding right to work in Australia will need to be presented.

 

Enquiries 

Team Leader Recovery & Reuse – Jake Davis – 0403 687 749 | [email protected]

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 10^thAugust 2025 

This position may be filled prior to the closing date if an exceptional applicant is identified.