At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to build and maintain essential infrastructure across Byron Shire.
- Company: Byron Shire Council, committed to community and sustainability.
- Benefits: Full-time roles with competitive salary, superannuation, and training support.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining hands-on experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in labouring and a current driver's licence required.
The predicted salary is between 116000 - 138000 $ per year.
Byron Shire Council is seeking multiple motivated and reliable Multi Skilled Labourers to join our Works team. This hands-on role contributes to the construction, maintenance and improvement of essential infrastructure assets across the Shire, helping deliver services that keep our communities connected, safe and thriving. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll undertake a diverse range of labouring and maintenance activities across roads, bridges, stormwater, water and sewer infrastructure, parks, gardens and public spaces.
About the opportunity
What you'll be doing:
- Undertake general labouring duties across a variety of civil infrastructure projects.
- Assist with road construction and maintenance, traffic control, line marking and signage works.
- Support bridge, stormwater, water and sewer construction and maintenance activities.
- Operate and maintain small plant and light vehicles within licence and competency requirements.
- Contribute to parks, gardens, concrete, footpath and paving works.
- Work collaboratively with supervisors, leading hands and team members to deliver quality outcomes safely and efficiently.
- Participate in a rostered on-call system and respond to emergency work requirements when required.
What we're looking for:
- Experience undertaking general labouring duties in a construction, maintenance or civil works environment.
- Experience operating and maintaining small plant and equipment such as whipper snippers, trench rollers and vibraplates.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines.
- Commitment to workplace health and safety and delivering quality customer service.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Current Drivers Licence and White Card.
Additional skills (highly regarded):
- Traffic Controller ticket and Implement Traffic Control Plans qualifications.
- Chainsaw Operations Level 1 or 2 certification.
- Working Near Overhead Power Lines competency.
- Light Rigid (LR) truck licence and experience.
We offer:
- Full-time positions (working 38 hours per week / 9 day fortnight): 2x permanent, 2x term (2 years).
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,118.33 to $1,295.76 (dependent upon skills and experience) plus applicable allowances.
- 12% Superannuation.
- Other benefits include:
- Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases based on award conditions.
- Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years' service.
- Education and training support.
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year).
- Fitness Passport.
- MyLeave.
Location: This position is based at Byron Depot; however, Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.
Closing date: 5pm (NSW time), 15 November 2026. Late applications will not be permitted.
Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation – we respect all children and their wellbeing. We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance and culture. We will support our staff and volunteers in their responsibilities. We will strive to keep children safe from harm and abuse.
Multi Skilled Labourer employer: Careers at Council
At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values community impact and employee development. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering opportunities for career growth through continuous learning and professional development. With a focus on work-life balance, including a 35-hour work week and flexible hours, plus benefits like discounted gym memberships and recognition programs, we ensure our employees thrive both personally and professionally in a vibrant coastal location.
