Skilled Labourer

Shoalhaven City Council; Bomaderry; In loco; AUD 65.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

9-day fortnight for outdoor staff

Flexible work arrangements

Novated lease available

Wellbeing programs

Descrizione del lavoro

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a Skilled Labourer for our Central Construction team based at the Bomaderry Works Depot. You will be hands-on in construction and maintenance of Council assets, delivering quality infrastructure for the community.

Key duties include keeping Nowra CBD litter-free, performing manual tasks, operating small plant items, and completing safety paperwork. On-call availability and overtime may be required.

Competenze

• School Certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 months' civil construction/maintenance experience.
• Current NSW Class C Driver's Licence.
• Current NSW White Card.
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship.

Mansioni

• Keep the Nowra CBD clean and respond to repair requests.
• undertake manual tasks such as shoveling, screeding, raking, digging, lifting and traffic control.
• Operate and maintain small plant items (chainsaws, plate compactors, etc.).
• Work under routine supervision, individually or in teams on projects.
• Complete timesheets and daily site safety checklists.
• Other tasks within the construction/maintenance environment within abilities.

Conoscenze

Civil construction experience

Formazione

School Certificate

White Card (GCIC)

NSW Class C Driver's Licence

Australian residency/citizenship proof

Descrizione del lavoro

• PLUS additional $1,055.08 gross p.a. Adverse Working Conditions allowance
• 3:00am to 12:00pm shift, Monday to Friday (totalling 38 hours per week) with a 9-day fortnight
• Located at Bomaderry Works Depot, McIntyre Way Bomaderry

About the Role

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking motivated and reliable Skilled Labourer to join our Central Construction team based at the Bomaderry Works Depot. These roles involve hands-on work in the construction and maintenance of Council assets, contributing to the delivery of quality infrastructure for our community.

The Key Responsibilities of these positions includes:

• Focus on ensuring the Nowra CBD is kept clean and free of litter and to respond to requests for the repair of defects.
• Undertake manual tasks including but not limited to shoveling, screeding, raking, digging, lifting and traffic control.
• Operate and maintain small plant items such as chainsaws, plate compactors, jack picks, concrete saws, electric power tools, vegetation trimmers, etc.
• To work under routine supervision and direction either individually or in a team environment on a range of projects
• Deliver quality workmanship in all tasks
• Complete standard paperwork such as timesheets and daily site safety checklists both handwritten and electronically.
• Any other tasks and activities within the construction/maintenance environment within the employees' abilities.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• School Certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 months' experience in civil construction and/or maintenance activities.
• Current NSW Class C Driver's Licence.
• Current NSW General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship.

We are looking for dependable team player who take pride in delivering quality workmanship and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety. Our ideal candidate will have a solid work ethic, adaptability, initiative, and a positive attitude, with the ability to work effectively under routine supervision in a variety of outdoor environments. Possession of an MR licence and certificates or licences relevant to civil construction are not essential although will be highly regarded.

Applications Close

Monday, 2 November 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Glen Mitchell - Engineering Officer (Civil) - 02 4429 3***

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.