About the opportunity
Join our dedicated Works and Operations Team as a Construction Labourer!
We're looking for a motivated and reliable individual to support our construction crews in delivering high-quality construction services across the Cessnock area. In this hands-on role, you’ll assist with the construction and upkeep of roads, paved areas, drainage systems, and parks, while also taking on truck driving duties and operating plant equipment as needed. Your experience in civil construction, combined with a strong focus on safety and teamwork, will be key to your success in this role and in contributing to Council’s positive public image.
To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description
Remuneration
$61,433 - $71,133 per annum plus superannuation
Benefits:
- Full-time 38 hours per week
- Monthly rostered day off (RDO)
- 13% superannuation
- Salary packaging option of novated leasing available for permanent staff
- 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
About You
You are a reliable and experienced labourer with a solid background in civil construction and maintenance works. You have hands-on experience performing labouring duties and operating minor plant and equipment safely and effectively. With a basic understanding of road and drainage construction requirements, you work well as part of a team and bring a positive, can-do attitude to every task. Your strong awareness of Workplace Health and Safety standards ensures you always work with care and responsibility. You possess sound literacy and numeracy skills, along with effective verbal and written communication abilities. You hold a current Class C Driver Licence and White Card, and either already hold, or are willing to obtain an MR licence and traffic control certificates.
What's Next?
If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community and contribute to an engaging and supportive work environment, we would love to hear from you. 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 recruitment@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
Applications Close: Thursday 7 August 2025 at 11.30pm
Who to Contact: Kevin Massey, Construction Coordinator on 0401 107 524.
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.
