Waste Operator Leading Hand - Beach Cleaner

Company Description

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they’re how we work.

Job Description

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is your chance to lead a dedicated team in maintaining the beauty and safety of Stirling’s iconic beaches. You’ll be hands-on, operating specialised equipment, supporting your team, and making a visible impact every day. If you enjoy working outdoors, leading by example, and keeping our coastline clean and safe—this is the role for you.

 What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead daily beach cleaning operations
• Operate beach cleaning vehicles and equipment and machinery, tractor with beach rake, rear loader rubbish truck, 4WD utility and buggy
• Allocate and supervise team tasks
• Maintain vehicles and conduct pre-start checks
• Monitor and report site safety issues
• Communicate via two-way radio
• Assist with rostering and shift coverage
• Act in Team Leader role when required
• Ability to work a seven day rotating roster (regular weekend work - 2 weekends per month)

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a hands-on leader with a passion for keeping our beaches clean and safe. You’ll ideally bring:

• Year 10 certificate or equivalent
• HR class driver’s licence
• Current First Aid and Police Clearance
• Ability to operate beach cleaning equipment
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Flexibility to work weekends and early shifts
• Experience supervising teams and contractors
• Proactive approach to task completion

Additional Information

 Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work Your Way – Flexible hours and free parking
• Rewarding You – Boosted superannuation and extra leave options
• Feel Your Best – Gym discounts, therapy dogs, and wellness perks

Explore all our benefits at www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

 Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help keep Stirling’s beaches beautiful, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that makes a difference every day.

 Additional Information

Questions? Reach out to the Richard Guidetti on (08) 9205 7014
Applications close: Thursday 2 October 2025 at 6pm (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!)

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.