Labourer - Rockhampton

Council Jobs; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Work/Life Balance

12% employer superannuation

Ongoing training and development

Payroll deductions and salary sacrifce

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport and active social/clb

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a hands-on Labourer to join the Urban Operations Team in Rockhampton. You’ll contribute to civil construction projects, stormwater works, drainage, and road reconstructions while learning on the job.

The role offers a 9-day fortnight, fortnightly pay, and a strong safety culture. Applicants must pass a Police Check and deliver quality work with a dependable team spirit.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction labouring or similar.
• Dependable team player eager to learn and handle all labour tasks.
• Commitment to supporting and maintaining the Council's Safety-First culture.
• Positive attitude and pride in producing quality work.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of civil construction projects as part of the Urban Operations Team.
• Contribute to stormwater and drainage work and general civil tasks.
• Concreting duties as required.
• Operate mobile plant and assist with machinery spotting.
• General labouring during road reconstructions.

Skills

Civil construction labouring

Team player

Safety-first culture

Quality workmanship

Job description

• Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9-day fortnight
• $74,957 per annum (LGIA Stream B Level 3 + Site) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real impact in your community? We’re looking for a hands-on, energetic team player to join our team.

As a key member of the Urban Operations Team, you’ll be right in the heart of the action – supporting a variety of civil construction projects that help shape and improve our region. You’ll take on tasks such as stormwater and drainage work, concreting, operating mobile plant, spotting machinery, and general labouring during road reconstructions – No two days are the same!

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Experience in civil construction labouring or similar.
• Dependable team player eager to learn and handle all labour tasks.
• Commitment to supporting and maintaining the Council's Safety-First culture.
• Positive attitude and pride in producing quality work.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Applications Close: Monday 23 November 2026 at Midnight (AEST)