Labourer - Civil Maintenance

Port Stephens Council; Port Stephens Council; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Stephens Council is seeking energetic, reliable Labourers to join our civil maintenance and construction team. This permanent full-time role involves delivering a range of civil operations, with work across the Port Stephens area, starting from Raymond Terrace or Nelson Bay Depot.

You will perform manual handling tasks, participate in toolbox discussions, operate small plant like whipper snippers and mowers, and apply labouring skills to civil projects.

Responsibilities

• Complete manual handling tasks and apply skills associated with civil maintenance and construction projects
• Participate in toolbox discussions
• Complete civil construction and civil maintenance tasks and apply labouring skills in these areas
• Operate small plant items such as whipper snippers, whacker packers, mowers

Job description

A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

With multiple positions available, there has never been a better time to join our team as a Labourer!

We’re seeking energetic, reliable, and motivated Labourer’s to join our team and share our same passion for civil related projects.

As a Labourer at PSC, you will deliver a range of civil operations, including construction, maintenance and asphalt duties, working with your supervisor and team members to apply your skills to projects across the Port Stephens area.

This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 38 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement such as a 4-day week.

Base Salary Range:$63,330 to $66,473 pa based on 38 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $908 adverse work conditions allowance + $2,562 retention allowance

You will be starting work from Raymond Terrace or Nelson Bay Depot

Complete manual handling tasks and apply skills associated with civil maintenance and construction projects

Participate in ‘toolbox’ discussions

Complete civil construction and civil maintenance tasks and apply labouring skillsin these areas

Operate small plant items such as whipper snippers, whacker packers, mowers

Please Note: For the purpose of recruitment, the title of Labourer has been used to reflect the equivalent industry title. Internally the official title of this position is Works Hand

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

Appropriate literacy and numeracy skills to allow comprehension of worksite documentation

Sound civil labouring skills using manual handling techniques

Workcover General Construction Induction accreditation or ability to obtain prior to commencement

Ability to attain Roads & Traffic Authority Controllers Certificate and LR Driver licence after commencement if not already possessed

Enough about us, we want to hearabout you! So tell us about…

Whyyou want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

Which location are you interested in?

Applications Close:Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Contact for Job Related Enquiries: Darren McSpadden, Roadside & Drainage Coordinator, on 4988 0478

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