- Salary: $37 - $41 gross per hour (Inclusive of 25% casual Loading) plus 12% Super
- May work up to 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday as per roster)
- Located at the Woolamia Works Depot, Erina Road, Huskisson

*This appointment will commence in January 2027*

About the Role

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking motivated and reliable Skilled Labourer to join our Basin Maintenance team based at the Woolamia Works Depot.

This role involves hands-on work in the construction and maintenance of Council assets and infrastructure, contributing to the delivery of essential services for the Shoalhaven community.

The Key Responsibilities of these positions includes:

- Undertaking a range of manual labouring duties including shovelling, raking, screeding, digging, lifting and traffic control.
- Operating and maintaining small plant and equipment such as chainsaws, plate compactors, jackhammers, concrete saws, power tools and vegetation maintenance equipment.
- Working safely under supervision, both independently and as part of a team, across a variety of construction and maintenance projects.
- Delivering high-quality workmanship while adhering to Council standards and safety requirements.
- Completing required documentation, including timesheets, site safety inspections and other records, both electronically and in hard copy.

About You

If you are a motivated, reliable and safety-focused team player who enjoys hands-on outdoor work and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes for the community, we want to hear from you.

To be successful in the position, you will have:

- School Certificate or equivalent
- Minimum of 12 months' work experience in civil construction and/or maintenance activities
- Minimum NSW Class C Driver's Licence or equivalent licence valid in NSW
- Current NSW General Construction Induction card (white card)



or acceptable interstate alternative
- Proof of right to work in Australia

Applications Close

Sunday, 22 November 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Tristan Gibbs - Basin Roads Maintenance Supervisor - 02 4429 5***

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff career development.

Benefits include:

- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Option of flexitime for indoor staff
- 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
- NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.

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📌 Skilled Labourer (Casual) (Huskisson)
🏢 Shoalhaven City Council
📍 Huskisson