Multi Skilled Labourer (Works)

About the role

Byron Shire Council is seeking motivated and reliable Multi Skilled Labourers for its Works team. The role is hands-on and covers the construction, maintenance and improvement of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, stormwater, water and sewer systems, parks, gardens and public spaces. It is based at Byron Depot but may involve working at other sites. Two permanent full-time positions and two two-year term positions are available.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out general labouring duties on civil infrastructure projects
• Help with road construction and maintenance, traffic control, line marking and signage
• Support bridge, stormwater, water and sewer construction and maintenance
• Operate and maintain small plant and light vehicles within licence and competency requirements
• Contribute to parks, gardens, concrete, footpath and paving works
• Work with supervisors, leading hands and team members to deliver quality outcomes safely and efficiently
• Take part in a rostered on-call system and respond to emergency work when required

Required profile

• Experience undertaking general labouring duties in construction, maintenance or civil works
• Experience operating and maintaining small plant such as whipper snippers, trench rollers and vibraplates
• Team player who adapts to changing priorities and manages competing tasks and deadlines
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and quality customer service
• Basic computer literacy
• Current driver's licence and White Card

Required skills

• Highly regarded: Traffic Controller ticket and Implement Traffic Control Plans qualification
• Highly regarded: Chainsaw Operations Level 1 or 2 certification
• Highly regarded: Working Near Overhead Power Lines competency
• Highly regarded: Light Rigid (LR) truck licence and experience

What we offer

• Full-time work (38 hours per week, 9-day fortnight); salary in the range $1,118.33 to $1,295.76 depending on skills and experience, plus allowances
• 12% superannuation
• Annual salary reviews and salary increases under award conditions
• Long service leave from 5 years' service
• Educational and training support, salary packaging scheme, Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Candidates apply through the online application form, attaching a resume and optionally a cover letter; late applications are not accepted.