Labourer (Fixed Term)

Eurobodalla Shire Council; Narooma; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

35–38 hour weeks

14 weeks parental leave

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Salary packaging

Job summary

Eurobodalla Shire Council in Narooma is seeking a full-time, fixed-term Labourer to join the Construction team. The role involves carrying out physical labouring tasks and supporting Work Supervisors to deliver safe and well-organised projects.

Applicants should have a relevant Certificate III qualification and labouring experience, be physically fit, safety-conscious and capable of following instructions and completing documentation accurately.

Qualifications

• Relevant Certificate III qualification.
• Previous labouring experience in construction or maintenance.
• Physically fit, safety-conscious and able to follow instructions and complete paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physical labouring tasks as directed by Supervisors.
• Assist Work Supervisors and Assistant Work Supervisors to deliver safe, well-organised projects.
• Maintain site safety, quality workmanship and accurate documentation.

Skills

Labouring experience

Outdoor work

Education

Certificate III qualification

Job description

About the role This is a full-time, fixed term role until Friday 25 December2027 in the Constructionteam, based at Narooma. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out physical labouring tasks and assisting Work Supervisors and Assistant Work Supervisors in achieving a safe and well organised project/activity. The starting salary for this position is $2,491.23 per fortnight, plus 12% superannuation. To view the full salary information, list of duties and prerequisites, please view the Position Description.

About you You are a reliable and motivated team player who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in contributing to the maintenance and improvement of community infrastructure. With a relevant Certificate III qualification and previous labouring experience, you have a sound understanding of construction and maintenance activities, including the capabilities and operation of plant and equipment. You are physically fit, safety-conscious, and willing to undertake a variety of hands‑on tasks while maintaining a strong focus on quality workmanship. You thrive in a collaborative team environment and are committed to achieving positive outcomes for the community. With well‑developed communication, literacy and numeracy skills, you can follow instructions, complete documentation accurately, and work effectively with colleagues and supervisors.

Does this sound like you? Abou t us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles. With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests. Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Including benefits such as:

• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health One App, Fitness Passport, Social Club and flu vaccinations.
• 14 weeks Council provided paid parental leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave, 4 weeks annual leave, 2 weeks sick leave and 1 week "My Leave" annually (pro-rated for part-time or fixed term staff members).
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Applications close: Monday 5 October 2026 at 11:00pm.

Screening process Pre‑employment Checks: As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to provide contact details for two work‑related referees. These will be collected at the interview stage. At least one referee should be your current supervisor or a recent past supervisor (of at least three months). Depending on the position, successful applicants may also be required to complete a Criminal History Check, Medical Assessment and/or a Working with Children Check. Please note that we will only proceed with any pre‑employment checks once we have your permission. Confirmation of personal identity and working rights: Should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Eurobodalla Shire Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, supportive recruitment process. Please contact us on 02 4474 7378 or via [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable application process.

Eurobodalla Shire Council is committed to building an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities are celebrated. We know we perform at our best when we are empowered to be ourselves, and that this, in turn, enables our future success as an organisation. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.