38hour week | Full-time Employment | 9-day working fortnight

This expression of interest will remain open until Sunday 4 August 2024.

As our workload grows and vacancies occur we will select candidates who have demonstrated their suitability to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we will contact candidates promptly to inform them of the outcome of their application. 

The role & you

Are you interested in joining our Civil Construction team at MidCoast Council? Our Labourer positions are a great opportunity to kickstart your career in the civil construction industry where you can get your hands dirty and make a real impact on services that strengthen the local community.

We are now taking expressions of interest for Labouring roles based at our Gloucester Depot.

The key responsibilities of the role include carrying out maintenance and construction duties in relation to roads, bridges and drainage and performing traffic control duties when required. We are seeking reliable, team-focused individuals who thrive in a physical work environment and who demonstrate a genuine interest in the civil construction industry.

Successful candidates will hold a current NSW drivers' licence and possess a WorkCover accredited White Card. You will also need to be willing to obtain a Traffic Controller's Card and Implement Traffic Control Plans Card.

Please note that to be a successful candidate for this role you’ll be required to complete a pre-employment medical check (this will include a drug and alcohol test, sight and hearing, functional and medical component).

Why work with us?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Commencing salary range circa $50,600 to $55,700 p.a. plus superannuation (dependent on skills and experience).  

Location: Your normal place of work will be the Gloucester Depot at Oak Street, Gloucester NSW 2422. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region. 

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: This expression of interest will remain open until 11:30pm Sunday 4 August 2024.

*Please note that applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Ruth Hallett - Works Engineer who is the hiring manager for this role. Ruth can be reached on (02) 7955 7269. 

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Jess Anniwell - Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Jess can be reached on (02) 7955 7934 or at jess.anniwell@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• We will be in touch via email.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. To find out more about our beautiful region click here.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important asset and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.