At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to build and maintain essential community infrastructure like roads and bridges.
- Company: Tweed Shire Council, a vibrant employer on the beautiful far North Coast of NSW.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and generous employment conditions.
- Other info: Join an award-winning employer committed to diversity and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while enjoying a healthy work/life balance.
- Qualifications: Basic numeracy and literacy skills; practical construction experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 60365 - 60365 $ per year.
Opportunities are available across Council's Infrastructure Delivery and Roads & Stormwater teams, supporting a variety of construction and maintenance projects that help keep our community connected.
About the role:
- Deliver a variety of civil construction and maintenance projects, helping to build and maintain essential community infrastructure.
- Work across roads, bridges, stormwater drainage, footpaths, cycleways and other public assets that support our growing region.
- Take on diverse and rewarding tasks, with opportunities to contribute to specialised areas such as bridge carpentry, linemarking and signage maintenance.
- Be part of a collaborative team that works closely with other Council units to deliver high-quality outcomes for the community.
What's on offer:
- A base salary ranging from $54,812.61 per annum with competency-based increments up to $60,365 per annum, plus 12% super.
- 76-hour, 9 day fortnight.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance.
- Generous employment conditions.
We are seeking:
- Demonstrated numeracy and literacy skills, with the ability to accurately follow instructions, plans and work requirements.
- Proven ability to apply practical skills across a range of construction and maintenance activities.
- A reliable team player who can work independently when required and contribute effectively within a crew environment.
About us:
Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast. The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm. Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. Join an employer of choice.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes: Friday 06 November 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
Pre-Employment Screening:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
- Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.
- Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
Immunisations:
This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program.
Thinking of relocating? Eligible applicants can access the Welcome Experience, a free NSW Government service designed to support workers and their families as they move to regional NSW.
Labourer - Infrastructure Delivery & Roads and Stormwater in Murwillumbah 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.
