Labourer/Linemarker

Charter Diligence Pty Ltd; Grafton; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NSW Government contract

Consistent rostered hours

Potential ongoing employment

Job summary

Charter Diligence Pty Ltd’s client, a major NSW Government transport and infrastructure organisation, seeks a reliable Labourer to join a regional road linemarking crew based in South Grafton. You will support linemarking and road maintenance through general labouring, traffic control, vehicle movements and equipment preparation.

Regional travel is essential, including working away from home for up to 10 days at a time. Night, weekend and overtime work may also be required.

Qualifications

• Must have current Traffic Control ticket.
• Must have White Card (Construction).
• Must hold an unrestricted Australian driver’s licence.
• Must have Workers on Foot competency (or willing to obtain).
• Experience in general labouring, roadworks, civil or traffic control.
• Able to work away from home for up to 10 days.
• Available for night, weekend and overtime work.
• Based in Grafton or surrounding area.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and team-oriented.
• Truck licence is preferred but not essential.
• Forklift licence is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist crews with road linemarking and maintenance activities.
• Perform general labouring in roadside environments.
• Set up and pack down equipment and work areas.
• Support traffic control and safe worksite operations.
• Drive vans and light vehicles to escort crews and equipment.
• Load, unload and secure materials and equipment.
• Transport vehicles to worksites when appropriately licensed.
• Clean and maintain vehicles, equipment and work areas.
• Complete pre-start checks and report faults or hazards.
• Operate approved hand tools and equipment safely.
• Assist with forklift loading when appropriately licensed.
• Follow WHS, traffic management and environmental procedures.
• Complete basic operational records and documentation.
• Participate in toolbox talks and safety briefings.

Skills

General labouring

Roadworks experience

Traffic control experience

Teamwork

Safety-focused

Education

White Card (Construction)

Traffic Control Ticket

Tools

Australian driver’s licence (unrestricted)

Workers on Foot competency

Job description

Our client is a major NSW Government transport and infrastructure organisation supporting the safe and reliable movement of people and goods across NSW.
Its regional teams maintain critical road and transport infrastructure, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork and quality service to local communities.

Why Contract With Us

Charter Diligence provides next-level contractor support, including access to advanced payments on approved timesheets when unexpected expenses or cash flow needs arise. We understand life doesn’t always align with a pay cycle and aim to support our contractors when it matters most.

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable Labourer to join a regional road linemarking crew based in South Grafton.

You will support linemarking and road maintenance activities through general labouring, traffic control, vehicle movements and equipment preparation.
Regional travel is essential, including working away from home for up to 10 days at a time. Night, weekend and overtime work may also be required.

• Position: Road Worker / Labourer
• Pay Rate: $46.61 per hour + superannuation
• Location: South Grafton, NSW
• Expected Duration:ASAP until 29 November 2026 (potential for extension or full-time employment)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist crews with road linemarking and maintenance activities.
• Perform general labouring in roadside environments.
• Set up and pack down equipment and work areas.
• Support traffic control and safe worksite operations.
• Drive vans and light vehicles to escort crews and equipment.
• Load, unload and secure materials and equipment.
• Transport vehicles to worksites when appropriately licensed.
• Clean and maintain vehicles, equipment and work areas.
• Complete pre-start checks and report faults or hazards.
• Operate approved hand tools and equipment safely.
• Assist with forklift loading when appropriately licensed.
• Follow WHS, traffic management and environmental procedures.
• Complete basic operational records and documentation.
• Participate in toolbox talks and safety briefings.

About You

You are reliable, safety-focused and comfortable with physical outdoor work around roads, vehicles and traffic.You must be flexible with travel and working hours, including periods away from home.

• Current Traffic Control ticket is mandatory.
• Current Construction Industry White Card is mandatory.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence is mandatory.
• Current Workers on Foot competency is essential (or willing to obtain before commencement)
• General labouring, roadworks, civil or traffic control experience.
• Physically capable of manual outdoor work.
• Able to work away from home for up to 10 days.
• Available for night, weekend and overtime work when required.
• Based in Grafton or the surrounding area.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable working in a team.
• Truck licence is preferred but not essential.
• Forklift licence is advantageous but not essential.
• Linemarking or road maintenance experience is highly regarded.
• Able to complete and pass reference and police checks.
• Valid working rights in Australia are mandatory. Sponsorship is not available. Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a suitable long-term Australian working visa is required.

Charter Diligence is a 100% Australian-owned equal opportunity and LGBTQIA+ equity consulting firm and recruitment agency that provides the same benefits and opportunities for hiring and advancement to everyone without discriminating due to protected characteristics such as age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, and medical history.

Additional information

• NSW Government contract
• Consistent rostered hours
• Potential ongoing employment