Cleansing Team Member

• A unique team creating an extraordinary city
• A place where the city is your canvas
• Full Time, Permanent Opportunity

About the Opportunity

Our City Operations team is looking for new team members to join as a Waste & Cleansing Team Member.

Our team ensures that our City’s assets, including streets, parks and other public spaces are attractive, clean, well presented and maintained so we all have a city to enjoy and be proud of. You will be working with the Street Services in cleansing under the Work Group Leader. Amongst your roles and responsibilities, you may be required to work different duties such as:

• Footpath Sweeping
• Streets and Parks Waste Collection
• Leaf Blowing of Footpaths
• Cleaning of Catchpits

To view a copy of the position description, please click here.

What we are offering

• Income Protection and Journey Insurance provided by your enterprise agreement
• Work a 9-day fortnight!
• Opportunities for career progression
• A role where you get to work outdoors and be on your feet
• PPE and safety equipment supplied

Our ideal Waste & Cleansing Team Member

We believe that a great candidate for this role is someone that is dependable and lets their work speak for themselves. We pride ourselves in having a team that gets the job done while also having a great workplace culture.

We are looking for an individual who is after a role they can grow in (whether you are just starting out or looking for a stable career) and someone who is after an opportunity to be a part of the community they live in.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• The ability to work 4am – 1pm shifts, as this isn’t a standard 9-5 role.
• General knowledge of the operational functions of cleaning in a workgroup is desirable.
• Experience in or willingness to learn the operations associated with the cleaning and waste management of the public realm.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn municipal waste management practices from collection through to processing.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• A team player but also self-motivated and happy to work on their own

If you do not have all the experience listed above, we would still like to hear from you as skills can always be taught!

What about career progression?

With a vision of being the most liveable city in the world, we want to champion and create pathways for members of our community to continually develop, improve and innovate. In order to foster thriving communities, strong economies and build accessible environments, the experiences you bring enhances our ability to grow and serve the community.

When you take on a role with us as a Cleansing Team Member you open a career advancement path into a diverse range of roles in our City Operations portfolio.

For some, progression is not always a straight line up. The City of Adelaide can offer other opportunities in other areas should you wish to try out something new.

We also understand that growth does not stop with us if you only see yourself with us for a few years. If you enjoyed your time with us, we also have many staff who have re-joined our team!

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference.  We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Deanne Baker on 08 8203 7513.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Deanne Baker, Team Leader, Waste & Cleansing.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close 11.59pm, 5 July 2026.

Please be advised this is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Grade 3 Classification commencing at $69,042 + 12% super.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a national police check and a pre-employment medical and functional capacity assessment.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply.

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 or recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au