Labourer

About the Opportunity

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real impact in your community? Join us here at Cessnock City Council as a Labourer and help maintain and build essential infrastructure across our local government area! 

We're seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking Labourer to join our vibrant team and contribute to general labouring duties associated with the maintenance and construction of roads, paved areas, drainage facilities and parks within the local government area. To succeed in this role, you must be physically fit, have a great attitude and work well within a team environment.

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

Total Remuneration: $59,113 - $68,273 per annum (see below for breakdown)

• Base Salary: 51-792 - $59,970
• Plus 12% superannuation - $6,333.55 - $7,314.91 
• Plus adverse working conditions - $987.62

This role also has potential to undertake overtime.

The Benefits

• Full-time 38 hours per week
• Monthly rostered day off
• 12% superannuation 
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members 
• Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley! 

What's Next?

We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume. 

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce. 

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 30 January 2025 at 11.30pm

Who to Contact: Steve Burgess, South Area Maintenance Coordinator on (02) 4993 4264

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.