About Your Current Role

Smith & Co is currently recruiting Skilled and Unskilled Civil Labourers for multiple ongoing and upcoming projects throughout Brisbane and South East Queensland.

We're partnering with established civil contractors delivering subdivision developments, road construction, drainage, bulk earthworks and infrastructure projects.

Whether you're experienced in pit and pipe, trenching, machinery spotting or general civil labouring, we have opportunities across different sites to suit your experience and preferred work location.

What's on Offer?

- Ongoing Monday–Friday work across multiple civil projects
- Immediate and upcoming starts available
- $38–$42 per hour + penalties + travel allowances
- Overtime opportunities depending on project requirements
- Temporary-to-permanent employment pathways
- Work with established civil construction companies
- Variety of subdivision, drainage and road infrastructure projects
- Opportunities to develop additional civil construction skills

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with general labouring duties across active construction sites
- Support drainage, trenching and pit and pipe installation works
- Work alongside Excavator Operators, Pipelayers and civil crews
- Spot machinery and assist with safe plant movements
- Prepare work areas, materials and equipment for daily activities
- Assist with earthworks, backfilling and site preparation
- Follow instructions from Leading Hands and Site Supervisors
- Maintain clean and safe working environments
- Identify and report potential hazards
- Follow all workplace health and safety procedures

Skills & Experience We're Looking For

- Previous civil construction experience preferred




- Current Construction White Card
- Comfortable performing physically demanding outdoor work
- Ability to work safely around Excavators and other mobile plant
- Reliable transport to various Brisbane and SEQ project locations
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- Strong commitment to workplace safety

Highly Regarded

- Experience with drainage, pit and pipe or underground services
- Previous subdivision or road construction experience
- Machinery spotting and trenching experience
- Relevant RII machinery tickets
- Experience supporting Pipelayers and civil operating crews

Don't meet every requirement?

If you have a strong work ethic and an interest in civil construction, we'd still encourage you to apply.

About Your Team

You'll work alongside experienced civil construction crews, including Leading Hands, Excavator Operators, Pipelayers and Labourers. Daily responsibilities and crew structures will vary depending on the project.

About Smith & Co Recruitment

Smith & Co Recruitment connects skilled workers with reputable civil contractors across Brisbane and South East Queensland. With multiple active projects and ongoing recruitment requirements, we aim to match candidates with opportunities suited to their experience, preferred location and career goals.

How to Apply

Ready for your next civil construction opportunity? Click Apply Now to discuss available Civil Labourer positions across Brisbane and SEQ.

Questions?

Contact Ashton at [email protected] for further information or assistance with your application.

We aim to respond to applications within 1–2 business days.

📌 Civil Labourer (Brisbane)
🏢 Smith and
📍 Brisbane