Labourer - Construction

Toowoomba Regional Council; Toowoomba Regional; Hybrid; AUD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

12.65% superannuation

9-day fortnight

Health & wellbeing focus

Safety culture

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is hiring for a permanent full-time Pipe Construction role at Charlton Depot. You will install and upgrade water and wastewater mains, working 6.30am–3.30pm, Monday to Friday, with a nine-day fortnight that enhances work-life balance.

The position requires a White Card (WHS) or equivalent, a valid C Class Driver’s Licence, and solid numeracy, literacy and communication skills. Closing date: 29 November 2026.

Qualifications

• WHS competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in construction, or equivalent.
• Year 10 education or equivalent to perform duties.
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and upgrade water and wastewater mains.
• Work safely in construction environments and follow procedures.

Skills

White Card

C Class Licence

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Education

Year 10 education

Job description

1294 | Construction & Maintenance Central | Charlton Depot

JOINAN ORGANISATION THAT OFFERS YOU WORK / LIFEBALANCE

Our PipeConstruction team are responsible for the installation andupgrade of water and wastewater mains.

What we offer

• PermanentFull-Time – Located at our Principal Depot inCharlton.
• Great Pay– $33.17 per hour, with a base gross of $2,520.64 perfortnight.
• ExcellentBenefits – Enjoy 17.5% annual leave loading and up to12.65% superannuation.
• AdditionalAllowances – Earn more with applicable payments forvariable allowances.
• RegularHours – 6.30am to 3.30pm, Monday toFriday.
• Work-LifeBalance – Enjoy a nine-day fortnight schedule to giveyou more time for life outside of work.
• SupportiveCulture – Join a team that values connection andcamaraderie through the TRC Employee’s Association.
• Free 24/7Support – Access confidential counselling services foryou and your immediate family through our Employee AssistanceProgram.
• Health &Wellbeing Focus – Be part of an organisation thatoffers proactive programs to support your physical and mentalhealth.
• Committed toSafety – We live by a “home safe every day”philosophy and prioritise safety in everything wedo!

What you'll bring

• WHSCompetency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepareto work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent, ora willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Year10 education OR a combination of experience,qualification and competence, which enables you to perform allduties of the position.
• Current ‘C’Class Driver’s Licence.
• Soundnumeracy, literacy and communication skills, with a can-doattitude!

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.

PLEASE NOTE: Yourapplication may not be considered if you do not follow theinstructions outlined above.

Closingdate

Theclosing date for applications is at 11.59pm, Sunday 29 November2026.

About theteam

TheConstruction & Maintenance Central (CMC) Team undertake capital andoperational works to maintain and improve safety, serviceabilityand efficiency of the region’s road network and integratedtransport system.

Team CMCare committed to creating an atmosphere where employees thrive. Wevalue teamwork and a friendly environment; we also emphasiseprofessionalism, accountability, and respect.

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.

Pleasecontact Clayton Anderson - Supervisor Construction on 0400 767 925within business hours.

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