Join Mackay Regional Council as a Labourer in our RMPC team! Based at the Paget Depot, this is your opportunity to contribute to vital road and drainage maintenance across our region. This is a permanent full-time position offering stability and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

About this opportunity:

We are seeking a motivated and safety-conscious Labourer to join our Roads & Drainage team under the RMPC (Road Maintenance Performance Contract) program.

In this role, you will:

• Perform labouring duties and operate plant and trucks for road and drainage maintenance and repairs.
• Carry out tasks such as earthworks, pipelaying, concrete work, bitumen application, and vegetation control.
• Operate small ride-on equipment and light mechanical plant.
• Conduct daily maintenance checks and collaborate with mechanical services.
• Provide traffic management and use digital tools to manage work orders.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Current General Construction Safety "White" Card.
• QLD Manual Car 'C' Class Open Driver's Licence.
• QLD Medium Rigid Truck 'MR' Class Licence (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Traffic Controllers accreditation (TCT & TMI) (or ability to obtain within 3 months).
• Experience in road and drainage construction and maintenance.
• Competency in operating small plant and equipment.

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government. We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with high quality education and health facilities.

Discover more about the Mackay Region https://www.discovermackay.com.au/

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• Base annual salary of $ 64,517.00
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements with a 9 day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments.

How to apply:

Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).

After submitting, you will receive an automated confirmation email. Should you not receive this, please ensure you have submitted your application and your email address on your account is correct.

Applications Close:

Thursday, 4 September 2025

Having troubles submitting your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).

***Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to allavailable opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.