Labourer - Maintenance

Goulburn Mulwaree Council; Canberra, Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

9-day fortnight

Long service leave

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging (novated leasing)

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Goulburn Mulwaree Council is seeking two Labourers to join the Maintenance team in Canberra to support capital works and ongoing maintenance programs, performing site preparation, concrete and road works, traffic control setup, signage installation, erosion control and small plant operation.

These outdoor, hands-on roles offer variety and the opportunity to contribute to the community with a supportive team and opportunities for development within the Council.

Qualifications

• Two Labourer roles in the Maintenance team.
• Outdoor manual work experience is beneficial.
• Ability to operate basic plant and equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve community infrastructure as part of the Maintenance team.
• Support capital works and ongoing maintenance programs.
• Perform site preparation, concrete and road work, traffic control setup, signage installation, erosion control, and operate small plant.

Skills

Site preparation

Concrete & road work

Traffic control

Signage installation

Erosion control

Small plant operation

Tools

Small plant machinery

Job description

Join our team and play a key role in maintaining and improving our community’s infrastructure.

Council is seeking two motivated and reliable Labourers to join our Maintenance team, supporting both capital works and ongoing maintenance programs. These hands‑on roles offer a broad variety of work, including site preparation, concrete and road construction, traffic control setup, signage installation, erosion control, and the operation of small plant and equipment.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in practical, high‑quality work, and value being part of a supportive team, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while making a tangible difference in the community.

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT (for eligible employees)

• A weekly rate of $1,165 with progression up to $1,311 dependent upon skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation
• Work a 9‑day fortnight, based on a 38‑hour working week
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements under Council’s Flex First Procedure including access to an individualised hours agreement
• Access to 2 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• Access to 1‑week MyLeave per year, to be utilised for any purpose
• Access to long service leave after 5 years of employment
• Salary packaging options available including novated leasing
• Generous paid parental leave arrangements for both parents
• Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives

YOUR CAREER

• A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals
• Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans
• Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program
• Mentoring and coaching programs
• Opportunities for secondments and higher‑grade duties arrangements
• Access to e-learning platforms

YOUR WELLBEING

• A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year
• Free vaccinations and health checks
• A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
• A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions
• Staff fitness initiatives
• Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family

The contact officer for this position is Tony Beecham, Maintenance Supervisor on [phone].

Applications close Monday, 21 September 2026 at 5:00pm.

This position is subject to relevant pre‑employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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