• Build and maintain the roads and infrastructure that keep our communities connected
• Work in physically demanding environment, maintaining a focus on health and safety
• Operate a range of plant and equipment while working alongside an experienced and supportive team.  
• Enjoy working in the great outdoors across a 9 day fortnight 

Located in beautiful Far North Queensland where the rainforest meets the Outback, the Mareeba Shire provides an idyllic, regional lifestyle with the convenience of being only an hour from an international airport, cafes, restaurants, theatres and tropical beaches in the regional city of Cairns.

Mareeba Shire Council is a high-performing, community-focussed organisation with over 200 dedicated staff. Our recent budget was praised in the media for its considered and sensible approach, demonstrating our commitment to financial responsibility and community investment. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-regarded council making a real impact across the region.

The Labourer Construction & Maintenance provides labouring skills to assist with the delivery of daily road maintenance and construction activities within the Mareeba Shire. The work includes operating mobile plant and performing manual handling tasks. Maintenance of a safe working environment and application of correct manual handling techniques are essential requirements for this position.

This position involves physically demanding work to be undertaken in a hot and humid climate on a daily basis and the Labourer Construction & Maintenance is responsible to ensure they are physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks. This includes a requirement for them to maintain their weight at or below the Safe Working Load (SWL) for the seat of the machinery and equipment the position is required to operate.

The ideal candidate will have sound knowledge of construction methods, particularly in roadworks and maintenance. We are seeking individuals who thrive in a team environment and can work with limited supervision. You will:

• Have the physical ability to undertake manual handling and labouring tasks for extended periods in hot and humid conditions
• Be able to safely operate Council plant, machinery and vehicles
• Have the ability to apply safe work practices, including manual handling techniques and follow our WHS procedures and policies
• Have sound written and verbal communication skills and be able to follow instruction
• Have a current Queensland MR or HR class driver's licence, a Queensland Construction Industry White Card and be eligible to acquire Queensland Traffic Control Accreditation

The role is physically demanding and requires you to be physically fit and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

You will be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia. Mareeba Shire Council does not offer employer visa sponsorship.

• Permanent, full-time position
• LGEA Level 3 - $59,981 per annum 
• Mareeba Allowance of $2,080 per annum
• 12% employer superannuation contributions
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Work life balance - 9 day fortnight
• Lifestyle benefits such as access to Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking
• Learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrificing options

Please refer to the Position Description, or contact Rosario Signorino-Gelo, Foreperson Construction & Maintenance, on 0408 790 *** (during business hours only). 

Click the Apply Now button to begin your application. Applications must contain your current resume and a short cover letter (Word or PDF files only). Please note, your resume and cover letter may be considered examples of your written communication skills.

We review applications as they are received to ensure we secure the best talent for our organisation. In some cases, interviews may be scheduled and roles filled before the advertised closing date. We therefore strongly encourage applicants to submit their applications as early as possible after a position is advertised.

Please note, Mareeba Shire Council does not offer visa sponsorship and you must be either an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia to be considered for this position.

Applications close Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity.  We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.