Construction Labourers - multiple positions available! (2836)

Construction Labourers - multiple positions available! (201060) 

 

3 x Permanent Full Time positions - 38 hours per week 

1 x Maximum Term Contract - Full Time - 38 hours per week - 2 years

 

$66,440.39 to $67,234.55  Annually  + 11% super  

 

RCC Employee's Level 4 to RCC Employee's Level 5

 

 

A special place

 

At Redland City Council, you can help improve lives, while shaping your career in a truly special place. Situated on the stunning Redlands Coast, our team is creating an enriched, sustainable future for Redland City.

Here, every role matters … Together, we’re focused on serving our community. Join us so together we can improve the Redlands for today and tomorrow.

 

 

Your opportunity

 

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can make a difference in your community? We are seeking multiple Labourers to join our Project Delivery Group, helping to deliver a variety of maintenance and construction activities across Redlands Coast. If you are a motivated individual with construction experience who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment, we want to hear from you!

Guided by our Values, you will:

• Perform a range of skilled and specialist maintenance or construction tasks with minimal supervision, ensuring all work is completed in line with Service Level Agreements and Council Standards.


• Provide technical assistance and advice to the Team Leader and Construction Supervisor to support project delivery.


• Adhere to Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental Protection requirements, proactively identifying and reporting any potential or actual safety hazards or issues within the work environment.


• Correctly use, maintain, and apply a variety of hand tools, engine-driven hand tools, and other equipment used in civil construction.

 

For full details, take a look at the Position Descriptions here: Labourer and Operational Assistant.

 

 

What you’ll bring

 

First and foremost, you’ll need to live and breathe our Values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and the relationships we build.

 

We would love to hear from you or someone you know who has construction experience with the ability and physical fitness to perform strenuous labouring tasks for extended periods. You will possess practical experience in a broad range of construction activities, can correctly operate various hand tools, engine-driven tools, and equipment used in civil construction, demonstrates courteous and competent customer service skills, and has a solid understanding of and commitment to Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) and Environmental Management practices.

 

 

Why join us

 

We asked our people why they choose to work at Redland City Council. They say it’s about two things: feeling connected to the Redlands Coast as a truly special place and the incredible career and development opportunities at Council.

 

Here, you can:

 

• Improve lives, for today and tomorrow. 


• Achieve, for the community and your career. 


• Experience variety, and grow as a result. 


• Find the right balance to bring the best you. 

 

Here are some more reasons for loving working with us:

 

• Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!


• Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break.


• Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance / Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen.


• Diverse secondment opportunities for career development.


• Reward and recognition programs / Wellbeing programs and social club / Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers.

 

Visit our careers page to learn more and read the stories of our incredible people.

 

 

Eligibility

 

Level 4 Labourer 

 

• You'll hold a C class drivers licence.


• Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. 


• To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

 

Level 5 Operational Assistant (in addition to the above)

 

• You'll hold a certification III in Civil Construction.

 

 

Ready to join us

 

Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

 

To be considered, applicants must submit a:

 

1. Cover letter (one page); and


2. Current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please read the Position Description and resume-based application instructions before applying for this role.

 

RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.

 

Specific information on the position (201060) can be obtained by contacting Tony Smith on 0435 969 042.  Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 03/11/2024.

 

At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.

 

 

Applications will not be accepted from a third party.

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