Labourers - Multiple Positions

Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Construction Maintenance and Operations 

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week) 

Salary Range: Base Salary $67,523 per annum + super, plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary 

Location: Dalrymple Road Depot / Townville  

Application Close: 11:45pm, Wednesday 26th August 2026  
* As multiple roles are available, Council may conduct interviews throughout the recruitment process and prior to the closing date. 

About the Roles:
Council has exciting multiple permanent full-time opportunities available for practical, hard-working people to join our outdoor crews in Townsville. These are hands-on labouring roles where no two days are the same, supporting essential work across roads, drainage, concreting and other civil maintenance activities. 

As part of a crew, you will carry out general labouring duties, rotate through different tasks, support your workmates when needed, follow instructions from the Crew Leader or Team Leader, and make sure jobs are completed safely and to a high standard. Experience in roads, drainage, concreting or similar outdoor work is highly regarded. 

We are looking for people who turn up on time, get stuck in, and take pride in doing a good job. You will be working out in the community, so a respectful, down-to-earth approach when dealing with the public is important. Some after-hours and weekend work may be required to complete maintenance activities, and you will use a phone or tablet to log basic job information. 

These roles offer steady Council work, training, and real opportunities to progress into higher duties, specialist roles or leadership positions over time. If you enjoy outdoor work, teamwork, and want a job serving the Townsville community with stability and room to grow, we would like to hear from you. 

Qualifications and Experience 
Our ideal candidate will have: 
Mandatory 

• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD) 

• Sound oral, written communication, numeracy and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively and professionally engage with others. 

• Effective time and workload management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks. 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to obtain team objectives. 

• Demonstrated experience role modelling a positive safety culture and adherence to the Health Safety Management Systems through visible leadership and exercising due diligence and management of compliance and legislative obligations.  

Desirable 

• Current ‘MR’ Class Licence (Preferred for Maintenance Labourer). 

• Certificate II in Civil Construction or relevant experience. 

• Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) accreditation under the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, or ability to attain. 

• Sound working knowledge of the Workplace Health & Safety Act, advisory standards, industry codes of practice and all other associated legislation and guidelines relevant to the position. 

• Ability to safely operate a range of light plant, machinery and equipment associated with maintenance and construction projects. 

• Plant Operators Certificates of Competency for the types and classes of plant utilised in this position. 

• First Aid Certificate. 

For further information review the Position Description.  

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community. 

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment: 

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading 

• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 

• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave 

• Domestic and Family Violence Leave 

• Natural Disaster Leave 

• Uniforms and PPE provided 

• Annual wage progression 

• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members 

• Salary Sacrifice opportunities 

• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs 

• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities 

• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses 

• Employee Assistance Program 

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings. 

Contact Person:     Lee Newham 

Contact Email:       ***@townsville.qld.gov.au (for position enquiries only) 

How to Apply 
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold. 

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply! 

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace. 

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact  **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.