Construction Labourer

The Details:

• Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight | Two positions available
• $74,199 pa  (ie. $37.55/hour) - incl. industry and uniform allowance + 12% super (level 3) 
• Please note, progression in remuneration (up to Level 5) is available for this position upon meeting performance and training requirements outlined in a structured framework.
• 76 hour fortnight
• Location: Site based with a home depot location - please note, whilst this position has an allocated home depot location (of either Narangba or Caboolture), the work will be based across various sites within the area and our team members will start and finish on the job site. Travel allowance is applicable when travelling distances further than your home depot location 

Work within one of our eight internal Construction crews as a Construction Labourer at City of Moreton Bay, where you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and improving our community’s infrastructure

Working alongside experienced team members, you’ll be part of a close knit crew - typically made up of a Supervisor, Crew Leader and fellow Labourers - dedicated to delivering our internal Construction projects.

In this role, you’ll be involved in a variety of civil construction and maintenance activities, including stormwater drainage, road rehabilitation and landslip remediation.

Your responsibilities will include undertaking general labouring tasks, safely operating and maintaining equipment and building positive working relationships with your teammates to support successful project delivery.

If you enjoy working as part of a team and want to contribute to keeping our community’s infrastructure safe and reliable, we’d love to hear from you.

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About you

Ideally, you will have demonstrated experience in a range of civil construction activities, with a focus on general labouring tasks. You’ll also bring strong communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with a diverse range of people, interpret plans and specifications, and adapt to changing work environments - whether that’s working across different sites or learning new technologies relevant to the role.

Safety is a key priority for us. We are seeking candidates who not only have the knowledge and physical capability to safely undertake manual tasks, but who also have a genuine commitment to contributing to a positive safety culture.

In addition, you will hold a Construction Induction Card and a current driver’s licence (minimum C Class).

Employees appointed to this position are required to be fully vaccinated against Tetanus

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Negotiated salary increase locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

Any questions - please contact our Careers team at *******@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.