Litter Bin Collector

• Salary Range Band 2 $65,710 - $67,127 plus 11.5% Superannuation 
• Full time, permanent role
• Field based role working around the City of Port Phillip

About City of Port Phillip 

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market!  City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

What’s the role all about 

Be part of a vibrant and thriving team, providing high quality waste operations services including litter bin collection, routine bin chute collections and fleet cleanliness maintenance.

What you might do

• Perform routine public litter and chute bin collections per Council’s schedules, programs, and customer requests, including at DFFS properties.
• Maintain the cleanliness of assigned vehicle post-shift and maintain the amenity of assigned vehicle daily by performing pre-start inspection, replenishing air in tires, and replenishing grease in relevant areas once per week.
• Aid in updating Council records for completed works by utilising Council’s in-cabin solution, and/or relaying information about customer requests to Team Leader.
• Assist in ad hoc light yard work where required at City of Port Phillip sites, including the Operations Centre and/or Resource Recovery Centre.

Who we are looking for

• Ability to operate waste compactor and tipper trucks up to 13.9 tonnes GVM.
• Victorian Driver Licence and VicRoads Licence verification.
• Adherence to safe Manual Handling Techniques and Occupational Health and Safety.

Our work environment  

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.  

Proudly as one we all work together, and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.  

What’s in it for you 

• We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs
• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation
• Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family!
• Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!
• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents
• Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology

Important Pre-Employment Requirements 

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences
• Sufficient proof of right to work in Australia, and Sufficient proof of identity
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider

So, what’s next?  

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit; 

• Resume – latest and detailed version
• Cover letter no longer than 2 pages and should include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria found on the Positions Description.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback. 

For further information please contact Lizzy Skinner, Head of Waste Management, on 03 8563 7925 or by email at Elizabeth.Skinner@portphillip.vic.gov.au.

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 22 June 2025. 

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact David Crichton (Head of Recruitment, Workforce Systems and Experience) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

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