Water Industry Worker 1 (Labourer)(201928)

Permanent Full Time-38 hours per week

$81,675.88Annually+ 13% super

RCC Employee's Level 1 - WIW

Join our team as a Water Industry Worker 1 - Labourer

Ready to roll up your sleeves and build a career in the water industry? With opportunities available now and into the future, there's never been a better time to join our City Water team.

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality reactive and planned maintenance, non-routine construction, and property connection services across Redland City’s water and wastewater networks. From maintaining hydrants and mains to supporting critical infrastructure, your work will make a real difference every day - all while operating safely and efficiently.

Want to be part of something bigger? You’ll be contributing to services at scale - supporting a network that delivers over 14 billion litres of safe drinking water to more than 65,000 properties and treats over 14 billion litres of wastewater each year. Using your practical skills, you’ll help deliver essential works, support efficient resource use, respond to customer needs, and ensure jobs are completed safely, on time, and to a high standard.

This is a hands-on, field-based role with real opportunity - grow your skills, gain industry qualifications, and progress your career as you build experience and technical capability.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with construction, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater infrastructure

Operating tools, small plant, and equipment safely in a field-based environment

Performing manual labour tasks, including confined space entry and traffic management

Following health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements,



identifying risks as needed

Working collaboratively to deliver tasks safely, efficiently, and on time

Providing skilled customer service and communicating clearly with customers and the community when required.

Skills and experience:

Hands-on experience in construction, labouring, or a similar outdoor work environment (water industry experience is a bonus, not essential)

Confidence using tools, small plant, or equipment, along with a willingness to keep learning and building your skills

Experience working outdoors and performing manual labour, including tasks like confined space entry and traffic management

A strong commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental practices

A reliable, team-focused approach with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn

Good communication skills and a genuine focus on providing helpful, friendly customer service

Make sure to read the full Position Description before applying - it outlines everything you need to tailor your resume and cover letter.

Why this role stands out:

Enjoy great work-life balance with a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) & 38 hour work week (reducing to 36.25 hour per week in November 2026)

Join a supportive, skilled, and friendly City Water team

Opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career in the water industry





Working for us means enjoying diverse work and gaining opportunities to grow in a region of outstanding natural beauty - Redlands Coast. In return for your passion and commitment to making a meaningful and ongoing contribution to our naturally wonderful community, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you.

Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… on beautiful Redlands Coast.

More reasons to love working with us:

- Professional development – job-specific training, study assistance, leadership and critical skills programs, plus access to an extensive range of online courses through LinkedIn Learning. We invest in your growth from day one.
- Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave with leave loading, 15 days personal/carer’s leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and additional flexible leave options to support your lifestyle.
- Rewarding role-specific allowances recognising the responsibilities, skill, and impact of your position.
- Mental health and wellbeing support – access to EAP, external providers, training, and awareness programs to foster openness and reduce stigma.
- Exclusive employee lifestyle perks – discounts, cashback, health benefits, and savings on essentials, travel, tech, dining, and car ownership through novated leasing, plus employee banking benefits.
- Optional purchased leave available after probation.
- Incentives for returning from parental leave including credited leave and superannuation benefits.

View more great employee benefits

Who we are:

Redlands is proud to rank among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for

📌 Water Industry Worker 1 (Cleveland)
🏢 Redlands
📍 Cleveland