Labourer – Water & Sewer Construction

Mackay Regional Council; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Superannuation up to 18%

Career development opportunities

Lifestyle benefits program

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking hands-on Field Services staff to support water and sewerage construction, repairs and maintenance. You will work with a down-to-earth crew on essential infrastructure, including pipe laying, concrete work and site tasks.

Applicants should have a White Card and a valid Queensland C Class licence, with the ability to work outdoors and in a team or independently. The role offers a 9-day fortnight, annual leave, and various development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on labouring experience in construction or maintenance settings.
• Experience with water/sewerage networks and road maintenance is a plus.
• Ability to operate hand tools and basic machinery safely.
• Safety-first attitude with good communication and teamwork.
• Current White Card and appropriate driving licence are required or handy.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on labouring for water and sewerage work, repairs and maintenance.
• Assist plumbers, leading hands and supervisors with pipe laying and concrete work.
• Attend pre-starts and toolbox talks, help manage hazards and controls.
• Support with traffic management and site setup activities.
• Keep worksites clean, safe and professional; collaborate with the crew.
• Be available for overtime and out-of-hours work when required.

Skills

Labouring

Construction

Maintenance

Water & sewerage

Concrete finishing

Pipe laying

Safety awareness

Education

General Construction Safety White Card

Queensland C Class driver licence

Tools

Skid steer ticket

C Class driver licence

Job description

Are you handy on the tools, happy working outdoors and keen to be part of a crew that keeps our community running? Join Mackay Regional Council's Field Services team and put your labouring, construction and maintenance skills to work on essential water and sewerage infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Carry out hands-on labouring for water and sewerage construction, repairs and maintenance.
• Support plumbers, leading hands and supervisors with pipe laying, concrete work and other practical site tasks.
• Join daily pre-starts and toolbox talks, spot hazards and help the crew put practical controls in place.
• Assist with traffic management and site set-up activities.
• Ensure worksites are maintained in a clean, safe and professional condition.
• Work with a down-to-earth team while providing helpful service to the community and other Council teams.
• Be available for some overtime and out-of-hours work when required.

What You Need

• Current General Construction Safety White Card.
• Current Queensland C Class driver licence.
• Practical experience in construction or maintenance labouring, ideally across water and sewerage networks, roads or drainage.
• Experience with concrete finishing and pipe laying.
• Confidence using motorised equipment and hand tools safely.
• A safety-first attitude, solid communication skills and the ability to work well in a crew or independently.
• A current skid steer ticket and/or MRC Class drivers licence is handy, but not essential.

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

• Base annual salary from $69,354.82-$70,813.93 (the level offered will be determined on the successful candidates' qualifications and experience)
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• 9 day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) in the document attachments.

Applications Close

Thursday, 5th November 2026

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing).

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.