Build a secure, long-term career while helping keep the City of Melville clean, safe and sustainable. As part of our Resource Recovery & Waste team, you will operate heavy rigid vehicles, including side-lift and rear-loader trucks, and deliver reliable collection services with safety, teamwork and customer service at the centre of every shift.

Join an award-recognised team and contribute to work that matters in an essential and evolving industry. The City of Melville was a finalist in the 2025 Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards, reflecting our commitment to innovation, operational excellence and positive community impact. Our EPIC values—Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring—guide how we work and serve our community.

Set along the shores of the Swan and Canning rivers, the City supports a welcoming and diverse community, thriving business precincts, valued public spaces and a distinctive natural environment. Every collection service contributes to protecting local amenity and creating a more sustainable future.

 

Location: City of Melville Operations Centre

Salary: $82,563.94 to $86,130.76 pro rata per annum, plus 12% superannuation

Employment type: Permanent, full time

Positions: Multiple vacancies and a recruitment pool

 

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of a close-knit and experienced team, you will deliver commercial waste, public litter bin, general waste, FOGO, recycling and verge collection services. Your day will include safely operating heavy rigid vehicles and associated equipment, completing scheduled collection rounds, carrying out routine vehicle checks, reporting operational issues and hazards, and responding professionally to residents and customers. You will follow safe work procedures, care for your vehicle and equipment, support your teammates and take pride in completing each service reliably.

 

Training, Support and Career Development

Bring the right attitude and we will invest in your development. You will receive structured onboarding, practical on-the-job training and support from experienced team members so you can build confidence and operate safely and effectively. Training may include familiarisation with collection vehicles and equipment, safe operating procedures, collection routes, customer service expectations and the City’s waste services. As your capability grows, you can broaden your experience across different collection streams, strengthen your operational skills and access ongoing learning and development to build a lasting career in waste services.

 

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for dependable, safety-conscious people who want more than just their next job—they want a long-term career in waste services. You will bring:

• A current HR driver’s licence and experience operating heavy vehicles.
• A positive, reliable and safety-focused attitude, with a strong work ethic, punctuality and pride in doing the job well.
• A willingness to work cooperatively, support your team and follow reasonable operational directions.
• Clear communication skills and a commitment to respectful, helpful customer service.
• The ability to work safely and effectively in an outdoor, physically active operational environment.
• A genuine interest in a long-term waste services career and willingness to learn and complete training. Previous waste collection experience is valued but not essential for someone with the right attitude, commitment and capability.

 

How to Apply

Ready for meaningful work, a supportive team and genuine opportunities to grow? Apply early, as the City may close this advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Apply online using the Apply button and submit your résumé and cover letter.

Closing date:  Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 11.59 pm AWST

For further information about this position, please contact Vanja Marjanovic, Coordinator Resource Recovery & Waste, on 08 9364 0720.

 

Why Join the City of Melville?

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation where your work directly supports a clean, safe and sustainable community. The City is recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024–2025, reflecting our commitment to a workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to contribute. We offer benefits that support your work, wellbeing and future.

• Annual salary increases of 4% from 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027 and superannuation co-contributions of up to 15.5%.
• A rostered day off when working a nine-day fortnight, birthday leave and paid parental leave.
• Two additional paid leave days each year and the option to purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave.*
• Free LeisureFit membership, access to an onsite gym and free onsite parking.
• Salary packaging, novated leasing, professional development and study assistance.
• Wellbeing initiatives, an Employee Assistance Program and a vibrant social club.

*Terms and conditions apply.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse people and people with disability.

The City does not offer visa sponsorship. Permanent positions are generally open to Australian citizens and permanent residents. Applicants with unrestricted temporary work rights who live in Perth may be considered for fixed-term or casual opportunities where their work rights remain valid for the full appointment period.

As driving and operating plant and machinery are inherent requirements of this role, the preferred candidate must pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

The City is managing this recruitment directly and will contact agencies if external assistance is required.