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The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

About the role

As the Relief Coordinator you will assist the Supervisor in the coordination, direction, monitoring of staff and works to achieve cost effective and quality work outcomes for Council.

On a daily basis you will:

• Lead field based operational employees and contractors to deliver cleansing services
• Assist in relief duties for planned and unplanned staff/ operator absences.
Completion of all necessary administration functions
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What’s on offer

Permanent Full - Time Monday to Friday 2:30 am - 11:30 am

We are offering an attractive weekly remuneration from $1,498 plus 12% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• 9-Day Fortnight
• Significant leave benefits 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Uniform provided
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Free Onsite Parking & onsite gym
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs

About You

The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in a similar role with proven experience successfully leading a team.

You will have previous experience with the operation of specialist plant equipment including mechanical street sweepers, garbage compactors and pressure cleaning units.

Qualifications:

• Current MR NSW Drivers Licence
• Current traffic controller (Blue, Yellow)
• White Card
Certificate IV frontline management or willingness to attain

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description .

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online. Please attach copies of your qualifications with your application. Applications close 9pm, Monday, 22 December, 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

Applications will be reviewed in early January 2026

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.