General Labourer - Casual

Council Jobs; Griffith; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Collaborative teams

Meaningful work

Career development

Job summary

Griffith City Council is looking for a General Labourer - Casual to support daily operation, cleanliness and maintenance of council-owned public facilities. You will work with a team, follow safety rules, and use provided equipment to complete tasks efficiently.

Applicants must hold a current Australian Class C driver licence or equivalent and a White Card; copies of licences should be included with the application. This casual role offers flexible arrangements and weekend penalty rates.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Australian Class C driver licence or equivalent.
• Hold a White card/General Construction Induction Training card.
• Please include copies of all relevant licences and qualifications with your application.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily operation, cleanliness and maintenance of Council owned public facilities using the equipment and material supplied in a safe, economical and proficient manner.
• Collaborate with team and apply safe work practices to complete tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

White card / General Construction Induction Training

Australian Class C driver licence

Job description

Position Title

General Labourer - Casual

Closing Date

9 November 2026

Salary

Commencement hourly rate $38.2247 (inclusive of casual loading.) Penalty rates for any weekend work. (Grade 4), plus superannuation.

Employment Type

Casual

About Us

Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina. The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they’re driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.

About the Role

The purpose of the General Labourer is to attend to the daily operation, cleanliness and maintenance of Council owned public facilities using the equipment and material supplied in a safe, economical and proficient manner.

Qualifications

Hold a current Australian Class C driver licence or equivalent & hold a White card/General Construction Induction Training card

Please include copies of all relevant licences and qualifications with your application

About You

You’re a collaborative team player who values respect, integrity and shared success. You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace. You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community.

What Griffith City Council Offers

• Flexible working arrangements that enable our people to balance professional success with personal wellbeing
• Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
• Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.
• Ongoing learning and career development

Application Information

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process, which includes reference, identity, credential, and/or medical history checks. It may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a NSW Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to the successful clearance of all checks.

Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Additional Information

For any questions about the role, please contact James Taliano, Rocco Perre or Michael Lentini on 1300 176 ***.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.