Help maintain the roads, drainage assets and civil infrastructure that keep the Mackay region moving.

Mackay Regional

Council is seeking safety-focused, practical Labourers who can combine hands-on construction work with light plant operation as part of our Civil Operations team.

The Role

- Undertake hands-on construction and maintenance of roads, drainage and other civil infrastructure, including earthworks, concrete, pipe laying, bitumen and vegetation activities.
- Assist with traffic management and site set-up activities.
- Work collaboratively within a team setting to achieve operational objectives.
- Ensure worksites are maintained in a clean, safe and professional condition.

What You’ll Need

- Current General Construction Safety “White” Card.
- Current Queensland manual ‘C’ Class Open Driver Licence.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in outdoor environments.
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Experience in road and drainage construction and maintenance, including concrete works.

Desirables

- Current Queensland Medium Rigid ‘MR’ Class Driver Licence,
- Current Traffic Controller and Traffic Management Implementer accreditation
- Relevant plant or machinery tickets/licences.

Why join Mackay Regional Council?

- Base annual salary of $ 68,187.87 + applicable allowances
- Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
- 9 day fortnight roster.
- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
- Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
- Study and assistance programs for career development.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Active Social Clubs.





Want to know more about this role? View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments.

How To Apply

Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply.

Follow the prompts to submit your application (the Recruitment Process Guide and the Frequently Asked Questions can assist).

After submitting, you will receive an automated confirmation email. Should you not receive this, please ensure you have submitted your application and your email address on your account is correct.

Applications

Applications for this position may close at any time. Submit your application today to avoid missing out.

Having troubles submitting your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Talent and Onboarding Team by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).

- Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process. Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing).

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities.

At Mackay Regional

Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.

📌 Labourer (Mackay)
🏢 Mackay Regional Council
📍 Mackay