Enjoy hands-on work and seeing the results of your efforts? Join Mackay Regional Council as a Labourer and put your civil construction, truck driving and plant operation skills to work maintaining and improving the infrastructure our community relies on. About This Chance Working under the direction of a supervisor or leading hand, you’ll carry out hands-on labouring, truck driving and plant operation duties across roads, drainage and other civil infrastructure. Your work will include:
• Construction and maintenance tasks including earthworks, concrete, pipelaying, bitumen and vegetation work.
• Operating rigid vehicles up to 15 tonnes GVM, small ride-on equipment and light mechanical plant.
• Completing daily plant maintenance and pre-start checks and assisting mechanical service personnel.
• Supporting safe traffic movement through and around work sites in line with required competencies.
• Using digital devices to manage work orders and assign tasks and completing accurate records and timesheets.
• Working cooperatively, sharing skills and providing a high standard of service to colleagues and the public. Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills You’ll bring practical road and drainage construction and maintenance experience, including concrete works, along with competent truck driving and small plant operation skills. You’ll also need:
• A current General Construction Safety White Card.
• A current Queensland manual C class open driver’s licence.
• A current Queensland MR class truck licence, or the ability to obtain it within six months of commencement [confirm eligibility timeframe before publishing].
• Current traffic controller accreditation (TCT and TMI), or the ability to obtain it within three months of commencement [confirm eligibility timeframe before publishing].
• Sound construction workplace health and safety knowledge, safe manual handling skills and a commitment to safe work practices.
• Clear communication, basic literacy and numeracy,



and the ability to work effectively within a team or independently.
• A customer-focused approach and flexibility to adapt to changing conditions and work overtime when required.
• A Certificate II in Civil Construction, experience in traffic control and bitumen work, and experience using asset management software, preferably Assetic AMS, would be advantageous. Why work for Mackay Regional Council? Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government. We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a excellent climate coupled with high quality education and health facilities. Discover more about the Mackay Region https://www.discovermackay.com.au/ In addition to the above, we also offer the following

benefits:
• Base annual salary of $ $68,187, plus applicable allowance.
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements with a 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 or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact the recruitment team on 1300 622 529.

How To Apply
Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. 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 Close Thursday, 26 November 2026 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