City of Rockingham

Waste Truck Driver/Labourer

Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)
Roster applies – working Monday to Saturday, including public holidays

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40KM south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

As a Waste Truck Driver/Labourer, you will be required to work on roster collecting waste from household, commercial and public bins throughout the City in a safe, efficient and effective manner while adhering to safety procedures and maintaining a high level of customer service.

To be successful in this role, you must have current and valid ‘HR’ (minimum ‘HR-A’) class driver’s licence, and experience in the operation of side and/or rear loader waste collection vehicles. You are able to work independently and possess good time management skills.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

• Demonstrated experience in waste collection vehicle operation
• Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of situations requiring a sensible and calm service approach
• Experience complying with relevant Work Health and Safety legislation and working in a safe and efficient manner, having regard to own safety, the public and that of other workers.
• Minimum of one year’s experience driving heavy vehicles in a built-up metropolitan areas
• A satisfactory National police certificate is required

This position offers a gross wage of $1,669 per week which incorporates all allowances including the adverse conditions allowance and penalty rates, and:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs - physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Up to two additional paid days of absence per annum
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc

An information package is available on our website.  

Applications will be accepted until 4pm on Monday 1 June 2026.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham,wa,gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying. 

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

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