General Labourers Wanted - Local Council Opportunities Pay Rate: $33.21ph - $35.37ph | 9-Day Fortnight | Expression of Interest

Locations: Across the Northern Rivers.

Please note: Working Holiday Visa holders are not eligible for these opportunities. Casual full-time hours that could lead to long-term placements and even permanent Council opportunities for the right candidates. Are you looking for your next job or wanting to build a career within Local Government?

Spinifex

Recruiting is seeking motivated and reliable labourers to register with us for upcoming Council opportunities across a range of departments. These roles offer full-time hours, ongoing potential, and a great chance to get your foot in the door with local Councils throughout the Northern Rivers. About the Roles We regularly recruit for labouring positions across a variety of Council departments, including:

- Civil Construction & Road Maintenance - Water & Wastewater Operations - Resource Recovery & Waste Facilities - Parks & Gardens - Open Spaces & General Maintenance - Infrastructure & Community Services You’ll be working alongside experienced Council teams helping deliver essential services and projects that directly benefit the local community.

Start Date: Opportunities arise regularly, generally with ASAP starts Pay Rate: Depending on the role, between $33.21ph - $35.37ph Schedule: Full time hours working a 9-day fortnight (every second Friday off!) Depot Locations: Byron Bay, Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah and surrounding areas Duties May Include - General labouring and maintenance tasks - Assisting with civil construction and road maintenance works - Supporting water and wastewater operations - Resource recovery and waste facility duties - Parks and gardens maintenance, mowing, brush cutting, planting and landscaping - Operating hand and power tools - Assisting tradespeople,



plant operators and Council crews - Site clean-up and general housekeeping - Following all workplace health and safety procedures What We’re Looking For - Strong work ethic and positive attitude - Previous experience in labouring, construction, civil, landscaping, maintenance, waste management or similar outdoor roles - Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions - Team player who contributes positively to the workplace - Willingness to learn and take on a variety of tasks - Reliable, punctual and safety-focused Essential Requirements - White Card (Construction Induction Card) - Current Driver's Licence and reliable transport - Minimum 6 months labouring, civil, construction, landscaping, maintenance or similar experience preferred - Ability to pass pre-employment checks including references, drug and alcohol screening, and physical assessments - Full Australian working rights (Working Holiday Visa holders are not eligible) Bonus Points If You Hold - MR or HR Driver's Licence - Traffic Control Tickets - Plant Operator Tickets and relevant experience - Chainsaw, Brush Cutter or Chemical Application Tickets - Water Industry or Civil Construction tickets Why Join Us?

- Consistent full-time hours - Fortnightly / weekly pay - Great team environment within Local Government - Every second Friday off - Genuine opportunity for long-term and permanent employment - Work that contributes directly to your local community About Spinifex Recruiting - Byron Bay Spinifex Recruiting is a trusted local recruitment agency proudly supporting the Northern Rivers region. Based in Byron Bay, we connect great people with great jobs across Local Government and commercial industries. With a strong focus on personalised service and long‑term partnerships, we’re here to help you find work that fits your lifestyle and career goals.

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