Labourer (2398) – Permanent Full Time

About Us

The Livingstone Shire sits nestled along the beautiful Capricorn Coast and covers approximately 11,776 square kilometres, with a population of almost 41,000 residents. Livingstone Shire Council was created in 2013 and employs approximately 400 people.

Livingstone and the Capricorn Coast is a relaxed coastal environment in which connecting with family, friends and the community is a high priority. The area has an abundance of natural features including countless beaches with sheltered swimming, picturesque national parks, pristine rainforests and idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to live. Our beaches, bushes and tropical rainforests are second to none and have been specifically preserved, designed and transformed to show the unique, untouched charm of Livingstone.

Livingstone Shire Council promotes a positive culture in the workplace with all staff demonstrating high standards of Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity. These values and behaviours set the standard for Council and are embodied throughout the organisation.

The Role

Council is seeking to appoint a permanent Labourer to join our Rural Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a progressive organisation, and contribute to the community you live in.

We are looking for candidates who have a positive safety mindset and someone who can demonstrate attentiveness, alertness, cautiousness, are task focussed, and team orientated. It doesn’t matter what job you do at Council; safety is not negotiable.

The successful candidate will undertake a wide range of labouring tasks as part of a multi-disciplined team responsible for the construction and maintenance of the Council’s infrastructure assets.

If you share Council’s Values - Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity apply today and join our Local Government Team!

Pre-employment Screening

Preferred candidates will be required to participate in and complete:

A successful Functional Capacity Evaluation; and

Be willing to be immunised against Hepatitis A&B and Tetanus.

Key criteria for you to be successful in this role:

Construction Industry Induction (White Card); and

Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.

Benefits:

Salary –$67,060 per annum QLGIA (Stream B) Level 3 including site allowance; plus the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a real impact across Council and for the community!

9 day Fortnight; because balance matters and we value work/life balance;

Salary Packaging Options that works for you; More Benefits. Less Tax;

Health and wellbeing programs available;

Career opportunities; your future starts here; and

Positive safety culture – See. Stop. Report.

To apply for this position please complete the job application form on the recruitment portal and provide a copy of your resume and any relevant qualifications/tickets or licences.

Applications close Monday, 21 July 2025 at midnight (AEST).

Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.