Enjoy working outdoors? Put your civil construction, truck driving and plant skills to work with Mackay Regional Council.

Join us as a Labourer helping construct and maintain roads, drainage and community infrastructure.

You'll need

- Practical roads and drainage construction and maintenance experience, including concrete works, plus competent truck driving and small plant operation skills.
- A current General Construction Safety White Card and 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.
- Current traffic controller accreditation (TCT and TMI), or the ability to obtain it within three months of commencement.
- A safety-first approach, sound construction workplace health and safety knowledge and protected manual handling skills, clear communication, basic literacy and numeracy, and the ability to work independently and in a team. You'll also bring 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.

What's on offer?

Enjoy a rewarding outdoor role with benefits that support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career:




- Base annual salary of $68,187, plus applicable allowance.
- Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
- Flexible work arrangements with a 9-day fortnight roster.
- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
- Learning and career development opportunities, plus study assistance programs.
- Access to a lifestyle benefits program with corporate discounts and potential salary sacrificing options, subject to eligibility.
- Employee Assistance Program, health and wellbeing initiatives, and active Social Clubs.

Ready to apply?

Submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Select Apply to be redirected to Mackay Regional Council's Careers (eRecruit) website. Read the full advertisement and position description, including licence and accreditation requirements, before applying.

Applications close: Thursday, 26 November 2026.

Application assistance: 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).

Applicants must have appropriate Australian working rights, which will be verified during recruitment. Applicants progressing beyond interview will be required to undertake pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol testing. Mackay Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace.

📌 Labourer (Mackay)
🏢 Mackay Regional Council
📍 Mackay