Labourer

Toowoomba Regional Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Social Club

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council's Construction & Maintenance North team invites applications for a permanent full-time role based at Crows Nest or Goombungee. You’ll help deliver capital and operational works across a rural road and stormwater network, working within a nine-day fortnight arrangement.

The position requires Year 10 plus experience, White Card and traffic awareness, plus a current C-class driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Year 10 education with substantial experience OR a combination of substantial experience, qualification and competence which enables you to perform all duties of the position.
• WHSCompetency (White Card) CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness Part 1 and 2, or a willingness to obtain within 3 months of commencement.
• Current ‘C’ Class Driver's Licence.

Education

Year 10 education with substantial experience or combination

WHS Competency (White Card) CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent

Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness Part 1 and 2

Current C Class Driver's Licence

Job description

FINDWORK, COMMUNITY AND OPPORTUNITY WITH CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCENORTH

What we offer

• Permanent full time,based at Crows Nest or Goombungee.
• $33.17per hour, $2,520.64 gross per fortnight.
• Plus17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65%superannuation.
• Thisposition participates in a nine (9) day fortnight workingarrangement.
• Professionaldevelopment and opportunities to upskill.
• ActiveSocial Club - Join a friendly community of like-mindedindividuals with Council's Employee Association and gain accessto regular social events!
• Fitness Passport -Access to the Fitness Passport program providing access to awide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities allin one single membership!
• Employee AssistanceProgram - Free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal orwork-related counselling services for employees and theirfamilies.

What you'll bring

Hold themandatory qualifications, training and experience outlinedbelow:

• Year10 education with substantial experience OR a combination ofsubstantial experience, qualification and competence whichenables you to perform all duties of the position.
• WHSCompetency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safelyin the construction industry, or equivalent, or a willingnessto obtain prior to commencement.
• Working in Proximityto Traffic Awareness Part 1 and 2, or a willingness to obtainwithin 3 months of commencement.
• Current ‘C’ ClassDriver's Licence.

Thepreferred candidate will be required to undertake a CriminalHistory Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assesstheir ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements ofthe position.

Closing date

Theclosing date for applications is at 11.59pm, Sunday 8 November2026.

Pleasecontact Nathan Whittaker - Coordinator Construction and Maintenanceon [phone] within business hours.

About Construction & Maintenance North

TheConstruction & Maintenance North (CMN) Branch plays a crucial rolein driving capital and operational works projects and across apredominantly rural road and stormwater infrastructurenetwork.

The CMNteam believes in fostering a positive and enjoyable workenvironment. While we encourage camaraderie and a friendlyatmosphere, we also value professionalism and respect.

This is anexciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the communitywhile enjoying the vibrant and picturesque surroundings ofToowoomba Region’s High Country and beyond.

TheToowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Ourlong and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba intoAustralia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townshipsin the council area and acting as a service centre for South WestQld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging newopportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education,health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growthhasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoombatwice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities inAustralia.

ToowoombaRegional Council services a regional population of 178,500 andemploys a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated andpassionate about delivering excellent customer service to thecommunity, residents and visitors throughout the region. Werecognise that our success depends upon attracting and retainingskilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interestingchallenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does notaccept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this orany other vacancy. No response will beprovided.