Construction Labourer

Randstad; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier safety culture

Immediate start

Job summary

Randstad in Victoria is partnering with a public sector client to recruit a Civil Construction Worker for a 3-month contract. The role is based at a central depot with travel to multiple sites to deliver civil projects and upgrades across the region.

The position is physically demanding, hands-on, and requires a commitment to workplace safety, reliable attendance, and a practical understanding of road maintenance. Immediate start with ongoing site exposure.

Qualifications

• Licence: Current Victorian Driver's Licence with MR endorsement.
• Safety Card: Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Experience: Hands-on civil construction or road maintenance experience.
• Plant: Ability to safely operate medium to heavy civil plant/equipment.
• Traffic: Worksite Traffic Management/TCS certificate is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Civil infrastructure works: drainage, concreting, paving, earthworks, patching/asphalting.
• Operate civil machinery (tip trucks, skid steers, loaders, rollers).
• Set up and maintain a safe, compliant worksite (OHS).
• Collaborate with field crew to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
• Represent the organisation professionally when working in public environments.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Road maintenance knowledge

Safety-conscious

Plant operation capability

Team collaboration

Job description

Construction Worker | Public Sector Contract

• Contract Type: Temporary Contract (Immediate Start -> 3 Months contract with possible extension)

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (9-day fortnight with 38 hours a week)

About the Opportunity

We are currently partnering with a prominent public sector client in Victoria who is seeking a skilled Civil Construction Worker to join their infrastructure and works unit. Operating out of a centralized local depot, you will travel in a team to various sites to deliver essential civil projects and infrastructure upgrades across the region.

This role is physically demanding, hands-on, and ideal for someone who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and values a strict workplace safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

Working within the road reserve and public infrastructure sectors, your daily duties will include:

• Civil Infrastructure Works: Undertaking a variety of civil tasks including drainage installation, concreting, paving, earthworks, and patching/asphalting.

• Plant & Equipment Operation: Safely operating a range of civil machinery associated with road construction (e.g., tip trucks, skid steers, loaders, or rollers).

• Site & Traffic Safety: Setting up, managing, and maintaining a clean, efficient, and OHS-compliant worksite.

• Team Collaboration: Working cooperatively within a field crew to ensure project deadlines and quality standards are met.

• Community Focus: Representing the organization in a courteous and professional manner when working in public-facing environments.

About You

To be successful in this position, you must be physically fit, reliable, and possess strong foundational knowledge of road maintenance principles.

Required Qualifications & Tickets:

• Licence: Current valid Victorian Driver's Licence with a Medium Rigid (MR) endorsement.

• Safety Card: Construction Induction Card (White Card / former Red Card).

• Experience: Proven hands-on experience in civil construction, general road maintenance, asphalt work, or commercial concreting.

• Plant Capability: Demonstrated ability to safely operate medium to heavy civil plant and equipment.

• Traffic Tickets: A current Worksite Traffic Management or Traffic Controller's certificate is highly regarded but not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Top-Tier Safety Culture: Work with an organization that places employee health, safety, and modern equipment at the absolute forefront.

• Immediate Start: Secure full-time hours.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.