Labourer - Rural (Temporary up to 12 months) - Multiple Positions

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for Labourer - Rural (Temporary up to 12 months) to join their team in Lithgow, NSW. This is a great chance to start your career in an organisation which values upskilling and ongoing development. In no other job are so many opportunities available to you

Reporting to the Works Coordinator - Rural you will be responsible for performing general duties relevant to Council's operations according to work instructions and any other duties requested by the Works Coordinator.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

- Set out site, repair and lay pipes
- Maintain and operate plant and equipment
- Set up and construct concrete structure, such as footpaths, drives, retaining walls
- Setup traffic procedures (as per relevant Traffic Control Plan for specified work project), maintain traffic flow and report traffic problems
- Setup to perform roadworks
- Construct and maintain roads

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for Labourer - Rural (Temporary up to 12 months) to join their team in Lithgow, NSW. This is a great chance to start your career in an organisation which values upskilling and ongoing development. In no other job are so many opportunities available to you

Reporting to the Works Coordinator - Rural you will be responsible for performing general duties relevant to Council's operations according to work instructions and any other duties requested by the Works Coordinator.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

- Set out site, repair and lay pipes
- Maintain and operate plant and equipment
- Set up and construct concrete structure, such as footpaths, drives, retaining walls
- Setup traffic procedures (as per relevant Traffic Control Plan for specified work project), maintain traffic flow and report traffic problems
- Setup to perform roadworks




- Construct and maintain roads

About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

- Class C Drivers Licence
- WH&S; Induction for Construction Work (Whitecard)
- Previous labouring experience
- Traffic Control Ticket (Stop/Slow)
- Traffic Control Ticket (Apply Traffic Control Plans)
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of Work Health and Safety
- Demonstrated commitment to honesty and integrity

In addition, an ideal candidate would have:

- Trades assistant experience
- Previous plant operation experience
- First Aid Certificate
- Previous experience with concrete set out

Salary andBenefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in yourcareer, this is the role for you.

- Between $1,063.91 and $1,148.61 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience.
- Permanent,Full-time, 38 hours per week
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Thursday 19 November 2026 at 4pm AEST.

Please note:To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or Current Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

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