Labourer - Rural (Temporary up to 12 months) - Multiple Positions

Lithgow City Council; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing learning and development

Rostered day off every fortnight

Fitness Passport Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Lithgow City Council is seeking a Labourer - Rural for a temporary up to 12 months role in Lithgow, NSW. Responsibilities include setting out sites, laying pipes, operating plant and equipment, and constructing concrete structures.

The role requires traffic control competencies and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. The position offers ongoing development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and a rostered day off every fortnight.

Qualifications

• General labouring experience is required.
• WH&S induction for construction work (White Card) is essential.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and integrity is expected.

Responsibilities

• Set out site, repair and lay pipes.
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment.
• Construct concrete structures (footpaths, drives, retaining walls).
• Set up traffic procedures and monitor traffic flow per Traffic Control Plan.
• Prepare and undertake roadworks and road maintenance.

Skills

Labour experience

Safety awareness

Honesty & integrity

Education

White Card (WHS Induction)

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Traffic Control Ticket (Stop/Slow)

Traffic Control Ticket (Apply Traffic Control Plans)

Job description

Labourer - Rural (Temporary up to 12 months) - Multiple Positions

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for Labourer - Rural (Temporary up to 12 months) to join their team in Lithgow, NSW. This is a great chance to start your career in an organisation which values upskilling and ongoing development. In no other job are so many opportunities available to you!

Reporting to the Works Coordinator - Rural you will be responsible for performing general duties relevant to Council's operations according to work instructions and any other duties requested by the Works Coordinator.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Set out site, repair and lay pipes
• Maintain and operate plant and equipment
• Set up and construct concrete structure, such as footpaths, drives, retaining walls
• Setup traffic procedures (as per relevant Traffic Control Plan for specified work project), maintain traffic flow and report traffic problems
• Setup to perform roadworks
• Construct and maintain roads

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for Labourer - Rural (Temporary up to 12 months) to join their team in Lithgow, NSW. This is a great chance to start your career in an organisation which values upskilling and ongoing development. In no other job are so many opportunities available to you!

Reporting to the Works Coordinator - Rural you will be responsible for performing general duties relevant to Council's operations according to work instructions and any other duties requested by the Works Coordinator.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Set out site, repair and lay pipes
• Maintain and operate plant and equipment
• Set up and construct concrete structure, such as footpaths, drives, retaining walls
• Setup traffic procedures (as per relevant Traffic Control Plan for specified work project), maintain traffic flow and report traffic problems
• Setup to perform roadworks
• Construct and maintain roads

About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Class C Drivers Licence
• WH&S Induction for Construction Work (Whitecard)
• Previous labouring experience
• Traffic Control Ticket (Stop/Slow)
• Traffic Control Ticket (Apply Traffic Control Plans)
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of Work Health and Safety
• Demonstrated commitment to honesty and integrity

In addition, an ideal candidate would have:

• Trades assistant experience
• Previous plant operation experience
• First Aid Certificate
• Previous experience with concrete set out

Salary andBenefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in yourcareer, this is the role for you.

• Between $1,063.91 and $1,148.61 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience.
• Permanent,Full-time, 38 hours per week
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Thursday 19 November 2026 at 4pm AEST.

Please note:To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areasoffer atruly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of theenvironment, community and economy for present and future generations.

The guiding principles of communication, accountability, respect, empathy and support define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visithttps://council.lithgow.com

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