Job Description

Full time Permanent Entry Level

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Posted 02 Sep 2026

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Description

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Employment Type: Permanent full-time (38 hours per week, 9 day fortnight)

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Bogan Shire Council is seeking a motivated and reliable Labourer – Rural Works to join our Infrastructure Services team. This is an excellent entry pathway into Council, offering hands on experience across a wide range of civil construction and maintenance activities.

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If you're looking to start or grow a career in local government, enjoy practical outdoor work, and want to contribute to essential infrastructure that keeps our community connected, this role is a great place to begin.

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Why Join Us?

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Working at Bogan Shire Council means joining a team that values stability, community and genuine development opportunities. As a Labourer – Rural Works, you'll benefit from:

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- Secure, long term employment with a trusted local employer
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- A 9 day fortnight, giving you a regular long weekend to enjoy life outside work
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- Competitive pay with guaranteed annual award increases
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- Generous leave entitlements, including four weeks of paid Annual Leave, two weeks of paid Sick Leave, one week of MyLeave (flexible for any purpose), and more
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- All PPE and uniforms provided, saving you out of pocket costs
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- Training and development opportunities, including plant tickets, traffic control, WHS and more
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- A relaxed country lifestyle, with short commutes, affordable living and a welcoming community
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- Clear pathways for progression, including plant operator roles, road construction, or other Council careers.
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This role is a strong foundation for anyone wanting to build skills, gain qualifications and grow within Council.

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About the Role

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As a Labourer – Rural Works,



you will carry out maintenance and construction activities across rural roads, state highways, urban streets, kerb and gutter, and footpath assets. Key responsibilities include:

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- Completing rural road maintenance, pipe laying, culvert work, concreting, bitumen patching, fence construction and road furniture maintenance
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- Carrying out roadside clean ups and assisting with traffic management setup
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- Conducting routine inspections of minor plant, tools and equipment and recommending repairs
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- Safely undertaking tree maintenance and removal as part of scheduled road maintenance
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- Coordinating workflow to ensure tasks are completed on time and to the required standard
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- Operating and maintaining Council plant and equipment, including Front End Loader, Backhoe and Skid Steer, to acceptable standards
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- Completing accurate daily records such as timesheets, tasking sheets and plant operating sheets
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- Ensuring hazard identification, site safety checks and appropriate traffic control plans are completed and implemented before commencing work
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Salary and Benefits

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- Grade 2: $1,049.98 to $1,199.96 based on qualifications and experience
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- Generous leave entitlements, including four weeks of paid Annual Leave, two weeks of paid Sick Leave, one week of MyLeave (flexible for any purpose), and more
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- Rostered days off
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- Training and development opportunities
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- Council provided PPE and uniforms
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What We're Looking For

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You have:

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- General knowledge of rural road maintenance and construction, including remote areas, and experience operating and maintaining small plant and equipment
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- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and contribute positively within a team
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- Clear communication skills and the ability to interpret works programs
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- Solid organisational skills, problem solving ability and the capacity to manage competing priorities
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- Safe manual handling skills and experience in small plant operation
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- Numeracy and literacy levels typically associated with Year 10 education
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- Current Class MR or higher driver licence (or ability to obtain within 3 months)
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- Current Traffic Controller Card (or ability to obtain within 3 months)
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- Australian residency or valid work visa
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- Demonstrated competency for Backhoe, Skid Steer and Front End Loader
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Bogan Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments are made on merit to ensure the most suitable candidate is selected for the role.

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Company Overview

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Our vision for the future is "Comfortable Country Living". It's a reflection of the relaxed lifestyle, strong community spirit, and pride that make our region such a great place to live and work. At Bogan Shire Council, our employees play a vital role in bringing this vision to life. Together, we create a safe, welcoming, and thriving community where residents and staff alike enjoy the benefits of country living with the support, opportunity, and connection that come from being part of something bigger.

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