Water Industry Worker 1 (Labourer) (3948)

Council Jobs; Cleveland; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RDO with 38-hour week

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development

Employee benefits programme

Job summary

Redland City Council is seeking a Water Industry Worker 1 (Labourer) to join the City Water team in a permanent full-time capacity. This hands-on role delivers reactive and planned maintenance across the water and wastewater networks, ensuring safety and efficiency while serving a community of over 65,000 properties.

You will operate tools and small plant, assist with construction and repair, and contribute to delivering over 14 billion litres of water and wastewater annually.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in construction, labouring, or a similar outdoor work environment.
• Current Class C drivers' licence; MR licence preferred; Construction White Card.
• Ability to participate in rotating after-hours on-call roster, including weekends and public holidays; physical capability to perform tasks such as confined space entry.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with construction, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Operating tools, small plant, and equipment safely in a field-based environment.
• Performing manual labour tasks, including confined space entry and traffic management.
• Following health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements; identifying risks.
• Working collaboratively to deliver tasks safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Providing professional customer service and communicating clearly with customers and the community.

Skills

Hands-on labouring

Tool and small plant operation

Outdoor work environment

Safety focus

Team player

Good communication

Education

Class C driver's licence

Medium Rigid (MR) licence

Construction White Card

Tools

Confined space entry but read as certification

Job description

Water Industry Worker 1 (Labourer) (3948)

Water Industry Worker 1 (Labourer)(201928)

Permanent Full Time-38 hours per week

$81,675.88Annually+ 13% super

RCC Employee's Level 1 - WIW

Join our team as a Water Industry Worker 1 - Labourer

Ready to roll up your sleeves and build a career in the water industry? With opportunities available now and into the future, there's never been a better time to join our City Water team.

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality reactive and planned maintenance, non-routine construction, and property connection services across Redland City’s water and wastewater networks. From maintaining hydrants and mains to supporting critical infrastructure, your work will make a real difference every day - all while operating safely and efficiently.

Want to be part of something bigger? You’ll be contributing to services at scale - supporting a network that delivers over 14 billion litres of safe drinking water to more than 65,000 properties and treats over 14 billion litres of wastewater each year. Using your practical skills, you’ll help deliver essential works, support efficient resource use, respond to customer needs, and ensure jobs are completed safely, on time, and to a high standard.

This is a hands-on, field-based role with real opportunity - grow your skills, gain industry qualifications, and progress your career as you build experience and technical capability.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with construction, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater infrastructure
• Operating tools, small plant, and equipment safely in a field-based environment
• Performing manual labour tasks, including confined space entry and traffic management
• Following health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, identifying risks as needed
• Working collaboratively to deliver tasks safely, efficiently, and on time
• Providing professional customer service and communicating clearly with customers and the community when required.

Skills and experience:

• Hands-on experience in construction, labouring, or a similar outdoor work environment (water industry experience is a bonus, not essential)
• Confidence using tools, small plant, or equipment, along with a willingness to keep learning and building your skills
• Experience working outdoors and performing manual labour, including tasks like confined space entry and traffic management
• A strong commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental practices
• A reliable, team-focused approach with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Good communication skills and a genuine focus on providing helpful, friendly customer service

Make sure to read the full Position Description before applying - it outlines everything you need to tailor your resume and cover letter.

Why this role stands out:

• Enjoy great work-life balance with a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) & 38 hour work week (reducing to 36.25 hour per week in November 2026)
• Join a supportive, skilled, and friendly City Water team
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career in the water industry
• Working for us means enjoying diverse work and gaining opportunities to grow in a region of outstanding natural beauty - Redlands Coast. In return for your passion and commitment to making a meaningful and ongoing contribution to our naturally wonderful community, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you.
• Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… on beautiful Redlands Coast.

More reasons to love working with us:

• Professional development – job-specific training, study assistance, leadership and critical skills programs, plus access to an extensive range of online courses through LinkedIn Learning. We invest in your growth from day one.
• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave with leave loading, 15 days personal/carer’s leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and additional flexible leave options to support your lifestyle.
• Rewarding role-specific allowances recognising the responsibilities, skill, and impact of your position.
• Mental health and wellbeing support – access to EAP, external providers, training, and awareness programs to foster openness and reduce stigma.
• Exclusive employee lifestyle perks – discounts, cashback, health benefits, and savings on essentials, travel, tech, dining, and car ownership through novated leasing, plus employee banking benefits.
• Optional purchased leave available after probation.
• Incentives for returning from parental leave including credited leave and superannuation benefits.

View more great employee benefits

Who we are:

Redlands is proud to rank among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing in the SGS Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index - confirming our community as a great place to live, work, and grow.

Redland City Council is a local government organisation proudly serving the Redlands Coast community. From maintaining roads, parks, waterways and islands, to delivering essential services like waste, water, libraries, and community events - we support the city’s day-to-day life and long-term growth. With over 1,200 employees across diverse teams, we’re committed to shaping a thriving, sustainable region that our community is proud of.

• You’ll hold a:
  • Current Class C drivers' licence.
  • Medium Rigid (MR) licence or the ability to acquire.
  • Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Construction White Card).
• You’ll have the:
  • ability to participate in the rotating after-hours on-call roster, including weekends and public holidays .
  • physical capability and ability to hold a confined space entry certificate.
• Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal history check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
• To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For more information about this position (201928), please contact Ben Meehanon0403 922 ***. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 18/10/2026.

At Redland City Council, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute to their full potential. We value the unique perspectives and experiences our people bring to serving our community.

To support an inclusive recruitment experience, please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment or interview process by contacting