Full-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 02 Sep 2026

Description Employment Type:

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

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.

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.

Why Join Us? 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:

Secure, long term employment with a trusted local employer

A 9 day fortnight, giving you a regular long weekend to enjoy life outside work

Competitive pay with guaranteed annual award increases

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

All PPE and uniforms provided, saving you out of pocket costs

Training and development opportunities, including plant tickets, traffic control, WHS and more

A relaxed country lifestyle, with short commutes, affordable living and a welcoming community

Clear pathways for progression, including plant operator roles, road construction, or other Council careers.

This role is a strong foundation for anyone wanting to build skills, gain qualifications and grow within Council.

About the Role 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:

Completing rural road maintenance, pipe laying, culvert work, concreting, bitumen patching, fence construction and road furniture maintenance

Carrying out roadside clean ups and assisting with traffic management setup

Conducting routine inspections of minor plant, tools and equipment and recommending repairs

Safely undertaking tree maintenance and removal as part of scheduled road maintenance

Coordinating workflow to ensure tasks are completed on time and to the required standard

Operating and maintaining Council plant and equipment, including Front End Loader, Backhoe and Skid Steer, to acceptable standards

Completing accurate daily records such as timesheets, tasking sheets and plant operating sheets

Ensuring hazard identification, site safety checks and appropriate traffic control plans are completed and implemented before commencing work

Salary and Benefits

Grade 2: $1,049.98 to $1,199.96 based on qualifications and experience

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

Rostered days off





Training and development opportunities

Council provided PPE and uniforms

What We’re Looking For You have:

General knowledge of rural road maintenance and construction, including remote areas, and experience operating and maintaining small plant and equipment

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and contribute positively within a team

Clear communication skills and the ability to interpret works programs

Strong organisational skills, problem solving ability and the capacity to manage competing priorities

Safe manual handling skills and experience in small plant operation

Numeracy and literacy levels typically associated with Year 10 education

Current Class MR or higher driver licence (or ability to obtain within 3 months)

Current Traffic Controller Card (or ability to obtain within 3 months)

Australian residency or valid work visa

Demonstrated competency for Backhoe, Skid Steer and Front End Loader

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.

Company Overview 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 perks of country living with the support, opportunity, and connection that come from being part of something bigger.

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