Civil Labourer

Wollongong City Council; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Rostered days off

Five weeks annual leave

Wellbeing programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Wollongong City Council is seeking a Civil Labourer to join our outdoor works crew delivering footpaths, drainage and community infrastructure across the Wollongong region. You will be hands-on, work in varying weather, prioritise safety and quality, start at the depot, and support other teams while using tablets and safety systems on site.

Required are Civil construction experience, a White Card, a Class C Licence, and the ability to work as part of a crew, communicating effectively with

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction/outdoor infrastructure.
• Current White Card (General Construction Induction).
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Physical capability for manual outdoor work.
• Good communication with supervisors, colleagues and public.

Responsibilities

• Deliver footpaths, drainage, shared paths, roads and community infrastructure across Wollongong region.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions prioritising safety, quality and collaboration.
• Start early at the depot, work across the LGA, support other teams, use tablets and safety systems.

Skills

Civil construction

Concreting

Formwork

Roadworks

Drainage

Safety awareness

Communication

Tools

White Card

Class C Licence

Job description

Civil Labourer

At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong for our community. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community. Our aim is to work toward the community's goals in the Our Wollongong Our Future Community Strategic Plan 2035.

Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play!

Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.

We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here.

What you will be doing

• Work outdoors as part of a crew delivering footpaths, drainage, shared paths, roads and community infrastructure across the Wollongong region.
• Undertake practical, hands-on work in varying weather conditions while prioritising safety, quality and collaboration.
• Start early at the depot, work across the LGA, support other teams as needed, and use tablets and safety systems in your day-to-day work.

About you

You are an experienced civil construction labourer who enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes.

You bring experience in civil construction, concreting, formwork, roadworks, drainage or similar outdoor infrastructure environments and can work both independently and as part of a crew. You understand the importance of safety on site, follow instructions well and communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues and members of the public.

You will also have:

• A current Class C Driver Licence.
• A current White Card (General Construction Induction Card).
• The physical capability to undertake manual outdoor work.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills.
• A commitment to Council's values of Respect, Integrity, OneTeam, Sustainability and Courage.

You will hold tickets in Traffic Control (TCR and IMP), Powerlines - Work Safely in the Vicinity of, or be willing to obtain. Any additional tickets or licences will be highly regarded.

Why you'll love working at Wollongong City Council!

• True work-life balance
  We know you work hard, and we make sure that effort is rewarded with real flexibility. Our hybrid work options, flex-time, and rostered days off mean you can maintain balance while delivering great outcomes.
• Great working conditions
  Enjoy a 35-hour work week or a 9-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off (RDO).
• Career growth and recognition
  We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed.
• Generous leave provisions
  Benefit from five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access long service leave after just five years.
• Health, safety, and wellbeing
  We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks and discounted gym memberships.
• A vibrant social culture
  Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events!

Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference.

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 1 November 2026.

We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you'll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.