The details:

We have a large internal construction team and we are often on the search for labourers to work on a suite of Civil Construction and Maintenance projects across our City, so are calling for expressions of interest to be considered for current and future opportunities.

This expression of interest allows us to continuously accept applications for Construction Labourer positions. Your application will be assessed as soon as a vacancy arises

• Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
• $67,642 pa (includes industry allowance and uniform allowance) + 12% super + leave loading
  Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream B) - Level 3 of the EBA5
• 76 hour fortnight
• Work Location: Site based. Please note, travel allowance is applicable for distances travelled further than your allocated home depot location
• Allocated Home Depot Locations (dependent on available position): Caboolture, Burpengary and Petrie - both the Petrie and Burpengary depots will be moving to a Narangba location later in the coming months.

Join our team as a Construction Labourers at City of Moreton Bay, where you'll play a vital role in shaping our community! Working alongside experienced Construction team members, you'll be part of a close knit team dedicated to delivering impactful projects.

In this position, you'll engage in a variety of civil duties across essential construction and maintenance initiatives, including stormwater drainage, road rehabilitation and landslip remediation.

Your responsibilities will encompass general labouring tasks, safely operating and maintaining equipment and fostering working relationships with your fellow team members and the public to effectively complete the work.

If you're passionate about contributing to meaningful projects that enhance our city, we invite you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our team!

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We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability, and we are seeking people who resonate with these values

About you

Ideally you will have demonstrated experience in a range of civil construction activities with a focus on general labouring tasks. We'll also need you to bring your strong communication skills to engage positively with diverse individuals, along with the ability to learn and adapt to changes in the workplace, such as working at different sites or embracing new technologies relevant to the role.

Safety is a key priority for us as an organisation, and we will be seeking candidates who not only have the knowledge and physical ability to safely undertake the manual tasks required in this role, we want you to have a genuine desire to contribute to a positive safety culture.

Paired with the above-mentioned skills and experience, you will also hold a Construction Induction card and a current drivers licence (minimum MR class), however we encourage applications people only holding car licences, with possibility to be reviewed in the future.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of these potential opportunities. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

Should any of your application details change, simply log back in to your applicant account (Sign in), and click 'update your application'.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Closing Date

We will keep this Expression of Interest open on our website for applications until 30th June 2025 and will review the applications on an ‘as required’ basis.

Any Questions?

If you have further questions, please contact our Careers team at [email protected].

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.