Labourer (Civil, Roads, Roads Maintenance)
Port Stephens CouncilA great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
The opportunity
With multiple positions available, there has never been a better time to join our team as a Labourer!
We’re seeking energetic, reliable, and motivated Labourer’s to join our team and share our same passion for civil construction, and maintenance related projects.
As a Labourer at PSC, you will deliver a range of civil maintenance and construction duties, working with your supervisor and team members to apply your skills to projects across the Port Stephens area.
- This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 38 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement such as a 9-Day Fortnight
- Base Salary Range: $58,552 to $61,458 pa based on 38 hours / week + 11.5% superannuation + $908 adverse work conditions allowance + $2,312 retention allowance
- You will be starting work from Raymond Terrace or Nelson Bay Depot
Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.
- Complete manual handling tasks and apply skills associated with civil maintenance and construction projects
- Participate in ‘toolbox’ discussions
- Complete asphalt labouring skills, civil maintenance and construction work
- Erect simple formwork
- Operate small plant items such as whipper snippers, whacker packers, mowers
Please Note: For the purpose of recruitment, the title of Labourer has been used to reflect the equivalent industry title. Internally the official title of this position is Works Hand
We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Appropriate literacy and numeracy skills to allow comprehension of worksite documentation
- Sound civil labouring skills using manual handling techniques
- Workcover General Construction Induction accreditation or ability to obtain prior to commencement
- Ability to attain Safe Work Traffic Controllers Certificate and LR Driver licence after commencement if not already possessed
Need assistance with your application or have a question you wanted to ask? Come say hello to our team and discover the exciting opportunities available!
📍 Where: Raymond Terrace Works Depot, Cnr Kangaroo & Freeth Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
🕘 When: Monday, 2 June 2025 between the hours of 12:00pm – 5:00 PM
This is life at PSC!
- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
- Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
- Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insuranceAnd lots more…
Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know
- Applications Close: Midnight, Monday, 9 June 2025
- Contact for Job Related Enquiries: Darren Mitchell, Roads Coordinator, on 4988 0520, or Roger Crawford, Construction Supervisor, on 4988 0444
- Contact for help with your application: Brooke Tisdell, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 4988 0589
- For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
- We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
- We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment
- Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care
- We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together