FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

About your recent role Smith & Co is seeking experienced Skilled/Unskilled Civil Labourers for current and upcoming projects across Brisbane and South East Queensland.

Support civil crews on subdivisions, roadworks, drainage, bulk earthworks and infrastructure projects. Depending on the site, tasks may include trenching, pit and pipe, spotting, drainage support and general civil construction work.

What’s on offer?

- Ongoing weekday work across active civil projects
- Immediate or near-term starts on selected sites
- Overtime available on some projects
- Temp-to-perm pathways on selected roles
- Work with established civil contractors
- Projects across subdivisions, roadworks and drainage

Key responsibilities

- Support crews on drainage, trenching, pit and pipe, roadworks or earthworks
- Assist pipelayers, operators and other site personnel
- Spot plant and equipment while following site safety procedures
- Prepare work areas and materials for daily tasks
- Follow instructions from the Supervisor and Leading Hand
- Keep work areas clean and report hazards or site issues

Skills & experience we are looking for

- Previous hands-on experience in civil construction
- Current Construction White Card
- Confidence working safely around excavators and other mobile plant




- Reliable transport to project locations across Brisbane and SEQ
- Dependable attendance and a safety-focused approach

Nice to haves

- Drainage, pit and pipe, trenching or underground services experience
- Experience spotting plant or supporting pipelaying crews
- Relevant RII plant tickets

If you don’t tick every box but have solid civil experience, we’d still like to hear from you.

About your team
You’ll work alongside civil crews that may include Leading Hands, operators, pipelayers and other labourers. Crew structure and daily tasks vary between projects.

About Smith & Co Recruitment
Smith & Co Recruitment connects civil workers with established contractors across Brisbane and South East Queensland. We recruit for road construction, subdivisions, drainage, bulk earthworks and other civil projects, and can discuss roles that suit your experience and preferred location.

How to apply:
If you’re an experienced Civil Labourer looking for ongoing work, click Apply Now to discuss the current opportunities with Smith & Co.

Questions?
For questions about the role or help with your application, contact Ashton at ******@smithandco.net.au. We aim to respond to applications within 1–2 business days.

📌 Civil Labourer (Brisbane)
🏢 Smith and
📍 Brisbane