Labourer - Construction

Toowoomba Regional Council; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

Nine-day fortnight

Health & wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Competitive superannuation 12.65%

Safety focus

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council’s Pipe Construction team handles the installation and upgrade of water and wastewater mains. The position is Permanent Full-Time, based at the Principal Depot in Charlton with a nine-day fortnight to improve work-life balance and regular hours from 6.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Great pay at $33.17 per hour with a fortnightly base gross wage of $2,520.64, plus 17.5% annual leave loading, up to 12.65% superannuation, and additional allowances.

Qualifications

• WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Year 10 education OR a combination of experience, qualification and competence, which enables you to perform all duties of the position.
• Sound numeracy, literacy and communication skills, with a can-do attitude!

Skills

WHS Competency

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Education

Year 10 education

Job description

JOIN AN ORGANISATION THAT OFFERS YOU WORK / LIFE BALANCE

Our Pipe Construction team are responsible for the installation and upgrade of water and wastewater mains.

What we offer

• Permanent Full-Time – Located at our Principal Depot in Charlton.
• Great Pay – $33.17 per hour, with a base gross wage of $2,520.64 per fortnight.
• Excellent Benefits – Enjoy 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Additional Allowances – Earn more with applicable payments for variable allowances.
• Regular Hours – 6.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a nine-day fortnight schedule to give you more time for life outside of work.
• Supportive Culture – Join a team that values connection and camaraderie through the TRC Employee’s Association.
• Free 24/7 Support – Access confidential counselling services for you and your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Health & Wellbeing Focus – Be part of an organisation that offers proactive programs to support your physical and mental health.
• Committed to Safety – We live by a “home safe every day” philosophy and prioritise safety in everything we do!

What you'll bring

• WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Year 10 education OR a combination of experience, qualification and competence, which enables you to perform all duties of the position.
• Sound numeracy, literacy and communication skills, with a can-do attitude!

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

For further information

Please contact Clayton Anderson - Supervisor Construction on 0400 767 *** within business hours.

The closing date for applications is at 11.59pm, Sunday 29 November 2026.

About the team

The Construction & Maintenance Central (CMC) Team undertake capital and operational works to maintain and improve safety, serviceability and efficiency of the region’s road network and integrated transport system.

Team CMC are committed to creating an atmosphere where employees thrive. We value teamwork and a friendly environment; we also emphasise professionalism, accountability, and respect.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .