Labourer - Crows Nest

Toowoomba Regional Council; Crows Nest; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent fulltime

Nine day fortnight

Professional development opportunities

Social Club

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a permanent fulltime Construction & Maintenance North worker based at Crows Nest. The role offers a 9-day fortnight, $33.17 per hour and $2,520.64 gross per fortnight, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.

The ideal candidate will have Year 10 education or equivalent experience, White Card, a current C Class Driver’s Licence, and be prepared for a pre-employment medical and police history check.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

Year 10 education

WHS Competency (White Card) CPCWHS1001

C Class Driver's Licence

Job description

1382 | Construction & Maintenance North | Crows Nest

FINDWORK, COMMUNITY AND OPPORTUNITY WITH CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCENORTH

What we offer

• Permanent fulltime, based at CrowsNest.
• $33.17per hour, $2,520.64 gross perfortnight.
• Plus17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65%superannuation.
• Thisposition participates in a nine (9) day fortnightworking arrangement.
• Professionaldevelopment and opportunities toupskill.
• Active SocialClub - Join a friendly community of like-mindedindividuals with Council's Employee Association and gain accessto regular social events!
• FitnessPassport - Access to the Fitness Passport programproviding access to a wide range of local health, fitness, andleisure facilities all in one single membership!
• EmployeeAssistance Program - Free 24 hour nationwideconfidential personal or work-related counselling services foremployees and their families.

What you'll bring

Hold themandatory qualifications, training and experience outlinedbelow:

• Year10 education with substantial experience OR acombination of substantial experience, qualification andcompetence which enables you to perform all duties of theposition.
• WHSCompetency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepareto work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Working inProximity to Traffic Awareness Part 1 and 2, or a willingness to obtain within 3 months ofcommencement.
• Current ‘C’Class Driver's Licence.

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

Theclosing date for applications is at 11.59pm, Sunday 20 September2026.

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.