Assistant Supervisor Waste and Cleaning - Nightshift

Infrastructure and Operations | Waste Management

Salary range $91,923–$97,346 per annum, plus superannuation and penalty rates typically ranging from 20 - 30%Full-time, permanentOsborne Park location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As the Assistant Supervisor Waste and Cleaning – Night Shift, you will work closely with the shift Supervisor as the second-in-charge, providing operational support and coordinating the team to ensure the City’s waste collection and street cleaning services are delivered safely and effectively.

Reporting to the Supervisor Waste and Cleaning within our Operations team, your responsibilities will primarily include:

Supporting daily operations and coordinating and supervising the team when required;Motivating team members and contributing to a positive, supportive and high-performing workplace culture;Planning and scheduling waste collection and street cleaning programs;Coordinating plant and equipment and compiling waste data and graffiti reports;Maintaining safe work practices, developing Safe Work Procedures and supporting incident investigations;Training employees in the safe and efficient operation of specialised vehicles, plant and equipment; andOperating waste collection trucks, road and footpath sweepers and high-pressure cleaning equipment.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

Experience leading and managing a small operational team;Strong verbal and written communication, numeracy and time-management skills;The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team;Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence completing operational reporting and administrative tasks;Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety, public safety and the safe use of chemicals;The flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and daytime or afternoon shifts when required; andA current HR class Australian driver’s licence.

Experience operating, or the ability to learn to operate, road and footpath sweepers will be highly regarded.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to support and serve the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

A right to work in Australia, such as a birth certificate, current passport or current visa;Fitness for work through a pre-employment medical;A current HR class Australian driver’s licence; andA satisfactory National Police Clearance dated within the past three months.

How To Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit your current resume and a tailored cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your suitability for the role. Please also provide copies of any relevant licences, qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Wednesday, 9 September 2026. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted, prior to the closing date.

Please note that the advertisement may close earlier than the listed closing date should suitable applications be received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples—abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.

For further information please contact Terry Arnold, Coordinator Waste and Street Cleaning Operations, 0427 125 549 or e-mail: terry.arnold@cityofperth.wa.gov.au.