Labourer - Works

Job No: LHS33
Location: Lockhart

Join our Team as a Labourer 

  • Be part of a friendly team dedicated to building and maintaining our community's infrastructure.
  • Enjoy a full-time role with hands-on work in a variety of outdoor settings.
  • Develop your skills and grow your career while contributing to a meaningful cause.
  • Work in a supportive environment focused on safety and teamwork.

About Us

At Lockhart Shire Council, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive workplace. We’re passionate about serving our community and ensuring our town is a safe, beautiful place for everyone. Our Engineering & Environmental Services team plays a crucial role in keeping our infrastructure in top shape, and we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us!

As a Laborer, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks that make a real difference in our community. Whether it’s assisting with construction, maintenance, or traffic control, your contributions will help keep our town running smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll dive into a mix of hands-on activities, including:

  • Helping ensure our work sites are safe and secure for everyone.
  • Assisting with traffic control to keep our community moving.
  • Installing roadside furnishings like signs and guardrails.
  • Getting your hands dirty with concreting, bitumen patching, and more!
  • Operating plant equipment as needed.
  • And of course, any other fun tasks that come up along the way!

Who We're Looking For 

We’re on the lookout for friendly folks who are ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work. If you’re:

  • At least a high school graduate (School Certificate minimum).
  • Hold a current Class C driver’s license.
  • Have a White Card (General Construction Induction Card).
  • Open to learning and eager to contribute to the team.

Bonus points if you have some experience in the construction industry! But don’t worry if you’re just starting out; we’re happy to train the right candidates.

Salary & Benefits 

  • Competitive salary ranging from $1005.51 to $1105.06
  • Supportive work environment that promotes personal and professional growth
  • 9-day fortnight schedule for work-life balance
  • Team-oriented culture valuing safety, collaboration, and community spirit

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with us, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today  

Enquiries:

If you are interested in this position and would like additional information please contact Sam Wooden, Manager of Works on 0478 090 466.

Interested in joining our team?

If you wish to apply for a role with us, please respond to the questions below and provide the following information when requested:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and become a part of our team!

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Council is an Equal Opportunity employer.

 

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A progressive and forward-thinking council, Lockhart Shire nestles in the heart of the Riverina and is in easy driving distance of two regional cities, Wagga Wagga and Albury. With a growing population of approximately 3,300 in an area of 2,895 square kilometres, Lockhart Shire is one of the region’s most productive agricultural and pastoral areas. Lockhart Shire's largest towns are The Rock and Lockhart, with three smaller villages, Yerong Creek, Pleasant Hills and Milbrulong. Each community has its own unique character and history, and the Shire offers residents and visitors a relaxed country atmosphere steeped in history.