Street Sweeper – Multipurpose Officer/Plant Operator

Location: Colac Depot

Type: Permanent Full-Time (9-day fortnight)

Start Time: 5:00am, Finish Time: 12.50pm Monday to Friday

Salary: $64,129.10 – $67,823.63 per annum (inclusive of the industry allowance) + super + penalty rates if working outside of the current spread of hours.

Colac Otway Shire Council is hiring a Street Sweeper to join the Services & Operations team. You’ll mainly operate the street sweeper across the Shire, with occasional maintenance work on roads, bridges, and Council land.

Why apply?

• Early starts = early finishes
• 9-day fortnight
• Competitive salary + potential penalty rates
• Supportive team and safe work practices

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience in manual/outdoor work activities
• Basic computer and written/oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate a respectful and positive attitude in all interactions with colleagues and members of the public.
• Have an OHS Construction Induction Card/White Card (or willing to obtain prior to commencement).
• Civil machinery tickets and experience would be advantageous
• Current manual drivers licence with experience in HR truck operation essential

Applications close: Thursday 6 November 2025 at 11.59pm

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.

Salary Information: $64,129.10 to $67,823.63 per annum (inclusive of the industry allowance) plus superannuation, plus penalty rates if working outside of the current spread of hours.

For further information and how to apply:

1. Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.

2. Information to be included with your application:

• Letter of application
• Current resume
• Key Selection Criteria Responses (which you will usually find on the last page within the Position Description. Just write a few sentences to address each one)

3. Submit your application

If you have any questions relating to the position, please feel to contact Brendan Finnigan, Team Leader Roads General Maintenance on 03 5232 9400 for a confidential conversation.

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.