Verge Waste Collection Driver (HR Class) ( City of Cockburn )
- Make a positive community impact
- Flexible work and up to 16% super
- Free gym membership & wellness programs
Verge Collection Driver operating waste collection vehicles, ensuring safe handling and excellent customer service. Flexible hours, community impact, up to 16% super and Cockburn ARC gym perks.
Verge Collection Driver
Infrastructure Services Directorate | Environmental / Bushland
Closing date: 25/03/2026
– An opportunity to make a positive impact in the local community
– Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employee perks
– Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellness programs
About Us
The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.
At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government – we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision – Cockburn, the best place to be.
About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Verge Collection Driver to join our Waste Services team within the Parks, Fleet and Waste Business Unit.
Reporting to the Waste Collection Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in delivering a reliable, cost effective verge collection service for our community. This hands on role involves operating collection vehicles and equipment, ensuring safe and compliant waste handling, and delivering quality customer service to residents.
About you
We’re seeking a safety focused and community minded team member who thrives in an operational environment and takes pride in delivering high quality services.
You will bring strong driving skills, sound judgement, professionalism, and the ability to work independently across multiple collection routes.
Besides demonstrated experience, you’ll need to have:
– HR Class Driver’s Licence
– Front End Loader Ticket
– Competent, safe driving and mechanical aptitude
– Conflict resolution skills
– Strong oral, written and numeracy skills
– Good orientation skills (ability to navigate suburbs and routes)
– Understanding of safe waste handling practices
– Ability to work as part of a team and deliver high quality customer service
Salary and Benefits: Salary range from Level 5 Step 1 – Step 4 ($77,899.37 – $79,171.57) of the City of Cockburn Industrial Agreement 2025, based on qualifications and experience.
To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia on a full-time permanent basis. All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Closing Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 5pm. The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies.
We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.
Job Tags:City of Cockburn, No Drivers Licence, Perth.
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