Labourer Construction & Maintenance

Mareeba Shire Council; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in Queensland is seeking a Labourer for Construction & Maintenance to assist in road maintenance and construction activities. The role involves operating machinery and performing physically demanding tasks. Candidates must be physically fit and able to work in hot and humid conditions. This permanent full-time position offers competitive benefits, including 5 weeks of annual leave and additional allowances.

Benefits

Work/life balance – 9-day fortnight

5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

12% employer superannuation contributions

Fitness passport and discounted health insurance

Qualifications

• Physical fitness is essential for handling demanding tasks in hot conditions.
• Experience in operating plant and machinery within a team environment.
• Ability to follow WHS procedures and apply manual handling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist with road maintenance and construction activities.
• Operate mobile plant and perform manual handling tasks.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Physical ability for manual handling

Safe work practices

Communication skills

Tools

Mobile plant

Council machinery

Job description

Overview

Come and work as a vital member of our Works team here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.

The Role

Our Labourer Construction & Maintenance provides excellent labouring skills to assist with a variety of road maintenance and construction activities within the works section of Council. The work includes operating mobile plant and performing manual handling tasks. Maintenance of a safe working environment and application of correct manual handling techniques are essential requirements for this position.

The role involves physically demanding work to be undertaken in a hot and humid climate on a daily basis. As such, it is the responsibility of our Labourer Construction & Maintenance to ensure they are physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks. This includes a requirement to maintain their weight at or below the Safe Working Load (SWL) for the seat of the machinery and equipment they will be required to operate.

What we are looking for

• You will have the physical ability to undertake manual handling and labouring tasks for extended periods in hot and humid conditions
• You will be expected to operate Council plant, machinery and vehicles and work within a team environment with limited supervision
• You will have the ability to apply safe work practices, including manual handling techniques and follow our WHS procedures and policies
• You will have sound written and verbal communication skills

The role is physically demanding and requires you to be physically fit and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

What we can offer you

• Permanent, full-time position
• LGEA Level 3 – $59,981 per annum
• Mareeba Allowance of $2,080 per annum and other Award allowances as applicable
• Work/life balance – 9-day fortnight
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• 12% employer superannuation contributions
• Lifestyle benefits such access to a Fitness passport and discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking

Applications Close: Monday, 27 October 2025

Contact:

For further information about this position contact Cedric Mataio, Foreperson Construction & Maintenance, on 0474 578 590 (during business hours only).

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.