Job Description
General Labourers Wanted - Local Council Opportunities
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Pay Rate: $*****ph - $*****ph | 9-Day Fortnight | Expression of Interest
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Please note: Working Holiday Visa holders are not eligible for these opportunities.
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Casual full-time hours that could lead to long-term placements and even permanent Council opportunities for the right candidates.
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Are you looking for your next job or wanting to build a career within Local Government?
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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.
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About the Roles
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We regularly recruit for labouring positions across a variety of Council departments, including:
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Civil Construction & Road Maintenance
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Water & Wastewater Operations
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Resource Recovery & Waste Facilities
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Parks & Gardens
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Open Spaces & General Maintenance
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Infrastructure & Community Services
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You'll be working alongside experienced Council teams helping deliver essential services and projects that directly benefit the local community.
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Start Date: Opportunities arise regularly, generally with ASAP starts
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Pay Rate: Depending on the role, between $*****ph - $*****ph
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Schedule: Full-time hours working a 9-day fortnight (every second Friday off!)
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Depot Locations: Byron Bay, Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah and surrounding areas
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Duties May Include
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General labouring and maintenance tasks
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Assisting with civil construction and road maintenance works
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Supporting water and wastewater operations
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Resource recovery and waste facility duties
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Parks and gardens maintenance, mowing, brush cutting, planting and landscaping
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Operating hand and power tools
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Assisting tradespeople,



plant operators and Council crews
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Site clean-up and general housekeeping
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Following all workplace health and safety procedures
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What We're Looking For
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Strong work ethic and positive attitude
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Previous experience in labouring, construction, civil, landscaping, maintenance, waste management or similar outdoor roles
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Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
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Team player who contributes positively to the workplace
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Willingness to learn and take on a variety of tasks
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Reliable, punctual and safety-focused
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Essential Requirements
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White Card (Construction Induction Card)
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Current Driver's Licence and reliable transport
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Minimum 6 months labouring, civil, construction, landscaping, maintenance or similar experience preferred
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Ability to pass pre-employment checks including references, drug and alcohol screening, and physical assessments
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Full Australian working rights (Working Holiday Visa holders are not eligible)
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Bonus Points If You Hold
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MR or HR Driver's Licence
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Traffic Control Tickets
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Plant Operator Tickets and relevant experience
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Chainsaw, Brush Cutter or Chemical Application Tickets
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Water Industry or Civil Construction tickets
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Why Join Us?
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Consistent full-time hours
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Fortnightly / weekly pay
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Great team environment within Local Government
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Every second Friday off
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Genuine opportunity for long-term and permanent employment
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Work that contributes directly to your local community
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About Spinifex Recruiting - Byron Bay
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Spinifex Recruiting is a trusted local recruitment agency proudly supporting the Northern Rivers region. Based in Byron Bay, we connect excellent 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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