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Job Title


Labourer


Company : Bendigo Advertiser


Location : Newcastle, Australia


Created : 2026-04-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About the PositionThe Labourer position includes a broad range of jobs delivered across Councils community infrastructure including utilities, roads, and parks, providing maintenance and improvement works. Works operators provide skilled and professional laboring, truck driving, plant operating, and other duties involved in the construction and maintenance of Councils roads, drainage, bridges, parks, reserves, water and sewer networks. Minimum entry level varies depending on skills, tickets and qualifications.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain parks, reserves, and sporting fields, including horticultural and gardening tasksGeneral maintenance, minor construction, labouring to Councils road networks in an effective and efficient manner inline with Councils standards of qualityAssist with traffic control and emergency response worksSafely operate all plant and machinery including trucks and vehicles, effectively and efficiently for transporting equipment, materials and maintenance works under supervision within Councils guidelines, policies and practicesFollow WHS procedures and complete required documentation, including risk assessments and prestart checksAbout YouCurrent Class C Driver LicenceGeneral construction induction card (or willingness to obtain)SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Card (or willingness to obtain)HR or HC Truck Licence and Traffic Control tickets (desirable or willingness to obtain)Demonstrated labouring experience and ability to work effectively in a teamCertificates of competency in plant operation (e.g. loader, skidsteer, excavator, grader) (desirable)Certificate III in Network Operations or Horticulture (desirable)What We OfferPermanent full time, 38 hours per week, 4day work weekA gross weekly salary from $1156.14 to $1298.96 based on demonstrated competencies, qualifications, skills and experience plus 12% superannuationTraining courses and professional development40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family #J-18808-Ljbffr