Labourer

• Help build, maintain and repair Council roads, drainage and other infrastructure.
• Work outdoors on practical projects that support the local community.
• Join a safety-focused team and build experience across civil and maintenance work.
• Learn new skills and operate equipment as you become trained and competent.

About Lockhart Shire Council

Lockhart Shire Council provides practical services to the community and works to keep local infrastructure safe and reliable.

Engineering Services carries out road construction, maintenance and other infrastructure work across the Shire.

Position Overview

This full-time Grade 2 position is in Engineering Services and reports to the Works Supervisor.

You will assist with road, drainage and infrastructure works, carry out general labouring and operate plant when trained and authorised.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a motivated and reliable person who can:

• Assist with road construction and maintenance, including bitumen patching and pothole repairs.
• Help install and maintain pipes, culverts, table drains, signs, guideposts and guardrails.
• Assist with concrete work, including site preparation, formwork, placing and finishing.
• Carry out general labouring, materials handling, site preparation and clean-up.
• Operate small plant and equipment, and larger plant when trained, assessed as competent and authorised.
• Assist with traffic control when appropriately qualified and authorised.
• Follow safe work procedures, use PPE and report hazards, incidents and unsafe conditions.
• Complete timesheets and other required work records and follow directions from the team leader or supervisor.

About You

You are reliable, willing to learn and able to follow instructions. You can work safely as part of a team, carry out physical work and communicate respectfully with co-workers and members of the public.

You understand your work health and safety responsibilities, including using PPE, reporting hazards and incidents, and following Safe Work Method Statements and Safe Operating Procedures.

Essential Selection Criteria

• School Certificate or equivalent.
• Current NSW Class C driver licence, or eligible P1 or P2 provisional licence.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Willingness to undertake general labouring duties, learn new skills and follow safe work practices.

Career Development & Progression

Council supports staff to develop new skills through on-the-job learning and training. There may be opportunities to gain plant competencies, licences and experience across a range of civil works.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range: $1077.10 to $1206.35 per 38 hour week
• Compressed Work Week (4 day week) Monday to Thursday for work-life balance
• Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture
• Secure local government employment

Enquiries

For further information, please contact:
Sam Wooden Manager of Works Mobile:0478 090 466

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume and answers to the three short questions below. Applications can be submitted through the online portal or emailed to hr@lockhart.nsw.gov.au.

Short Questions

1. Tell us about any experience you have with outdoor or physical work.
2. How do you work safely when using tools or working near plant and machinery?
3. How do you work as part of a team and follow instructions?

LINK TO POSITION DESCRIPTION

Applications close: Monday 16 November 2026 at 9am

Additional Information

The recruitment process includes a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.
Lockhart Shire Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without notice.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with the requirements of the position.

Lockhart Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.