Labourer - Civil Infrastructure

About the role

Mackay Regional Council is looking for a Labourer to maintain and improve the roads, drainage and other civil infrastructure of its community. Working under the direction of a supervisor or leading hand, the role covers hands-on labouring, truck driving and plant operation across roads, drainage and civil works.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out construction and maintenance tasks such as earthworks, concrete, pipelaying, bitumen and vegetation work.
• Operate rigid vehicles up to 15 tonnes GVM, small ride-on equipment and light mechanical plant.
• Complete daily plant maintenance and pre-start checks and assist mechanical service personnel.
• Support safe traffic movement through and around work sites in line with required competencies.
• Use digital devices to manage work orders and assign tasks, and complete accurate records and timesheets.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues and the public.

Required profile

• Practical road and drainage construction and maintenance experience, including concrete works.
• Competent truck driving and small plant operation skills.
• Current General Construction Safety White Card.
• Current Queensland manual C class open driver's licence and current Queensland MR class truck licence, or the ability to obtain the truck licence within six months.
• Current traffic controller accreditation (TCT and TMI), or the ability to obtain it within three months.
• Sound workplace health and safety knowledge, safe manual handling and clear communication; ability to work alone or in a team and to work overtime when required.
• Australian work rights; successful pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) is required after interviews.

Advantageous qualifications

• Certificate II in Civil Construction.
• Experience in traffic control and bitumen work.
• Experience using asset management software, preferably Assetic AMS.

What we offer

• Base annual salary of $68,187 plus applicable allowance.
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements with a 9-day fortnight roster, possibly with salary sacrifice options.
• Lifestyle benefits program, study and career development programs, Employee Assistance Program and active social clubs.

Applicants submit a cover letter and resume through the online application, closing on Thursday 26 November 2026.