Labourer

Symal Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Locale seeks VESI accredited Civil Labourers to join our civil team delivering underground network projects across Melbourne. You will work on high-quality outputs that meet VEDN standards.

Responsibilities include trenching, cable bedding, reinstatement, and reviewing SWMS and safety requirements. A valid driver’s licence and strong safety practices are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction and underground works.
• Strong knowledge of VEDN technical standards and asset protection.
• Ability to interpret job packs and SWMS accurately.
• Good reading of job packs and SWMS before starting tasks.
• Valid driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trenching, cable hauling, bedding, and reinstatement activities per VEDN standards.
• Review job packs and understand scope of works, SWMS, and safety requirements.
• Complete excavation permits and follow HSEQ framework including pre-start checks.
• Maintain safe working practices around live electrical assets and PPE.
• Support Crew Leads with site setup, housekeeping and compliance documentation.

Skills

Civil construction experience

VEDN standards knowledge

Ability to read SWMS

Job packs interpretation

Education

Full VESI accreditation

Valid driver’s licence

Job description

Experience the excitement of building your civil construction career in an evolving construction company where people and performance make amazing things happen.

The role:

Join Locale’s skilled civil team delivering underground network projects across Melbourne. We are seeking VESI accredited Civil Labourers to make their impact on our projects delivering high-quality work completed to VEDN standards.

Your everyday:

• Assist with trenching, cable hauling, bedding, and reinstatement activities in compliance with VEDN standards
• Review job packs and understand scope of works, SWMS, and safety requirements before commencing tasks
• Complete excavation permits and follow Locale’s HSEQ framework, including pre-start checks and risk assessments
• Maintain safe working practices around live electrical assets, including correct PPE use and adherence to exclusion zones
• Support Crew Leads with site setup, housekeeping, and compliance documentation

Must Have:

• Full VESI accreditation
• Experience in civil construction and underground works
• Strong knowledge of VEDN technical standards and asset protection
• Ability to interpret job packs and SWMS accurately
• Valid driver’s licence

Who we are

We're Locale, a VESI accredited, specialist civil contractor, delivering smart, comprehensive solutions across civil utilities and infrastructure. We offer eco-friendly, tailored results that are built on quality, safety, and meeting our clients’ needs.

Powered by Symal, a national construction group, we’re ready to bring your project to life, together.

A career with us

At Locale, we know that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Locale.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Locale. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine , championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Locale acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which we work, live and socialise.We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who we recognise as Australia’s First Peoples whose cultural practices continue today.