Labourer (Wellington) (Dubbo)

Dubbo Regional Council; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Rainbow Cottage Childcare

Novated vehicle leasing

Self-education expenses

Disability/income protection insurance

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing Program

Annual flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Dubbo Regional Council is seeking a Labourer to contribute to civil infrastructure projects across Dubbo and Wellington. In a hands-on role, you’ll help with road works, footpaths, pipelines and traffic management, while benefiting from a 9-day fortnight.

You’ll work in a supportive team, with a clear path to skill development and future career growth, and the role includes a pre-employment health assessment and a salary of AUD 58,443 to 67,886 plus super.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness to undertake the inherent requirements of the job.
• Basic literacy and numeracy.
• General Construction Induction Card (White card).

Responsibilities

• Undertake civil works duties across road construction/maintenance and related tasks.
• Carry out plant maintenance per manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Collate and record information for works undertaken.

Skills

Physical fitness

Literacy

Numeracy

Tools

General Construction Induction Card (White card)

Truck licences (higher grade)

Operate other plant

RMS Traffic Controller tickets

Job description

At the heart of community. At the start of the future. That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Labourer . Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that. Join us as a Labourer in our Infrastructure Delivery branch and develop your skills and future career. There are currently multiple Lead Labourer positions available across our Dubbo and Wellington locations. Find people you can count on, and a lifestyle you love

As a Labourer, you’ll grow your skills with opportunities to work on exciting projects across various locations in our region while enjoying the flexibility of a 9-day fortnight. In this hands on role, you'll contribute to the construction and maintenance of civil infrastructure and assets for the community where you live and physically see the impact of your efforts. Working within a supportive team you'll achieve a better balance, where your career and life outside work matters.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a variety of civil works duties including road construction/maintenance, pothole and heavy patching, footpath work, pipelaying, line marking, pipe laying and minor sealing works.
• Undertake plant maintenance as per manufacturer’s guidelines
• Collate and record information required for works undertaken

What you’ll bring

• Physical fitness to undertake the inherent requirements of the job
• Basic literacy and numeracy
• General Construction Induction Card (White card)

We would also love you to have:

• Demonstrated experience and skills in civil infrastructure related works such as road construction and maintenance
• Higher grade truck licences, ability to operate other plant
• RMS Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plan tickets

Ready to find more from work and life? Join us and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $58,443 to $67,886 plus superannuation.

This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.

Applications close 9:00am, Wednesday 30th September 2026.

Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.
• Find personal and professional growth You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.
• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 38-hour work week with a 9-day fortnight, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.