General Labourers Wanted - Local Council Opportunities Pay Rate: $33.21ph - $35.37ph | 9-Day Fortnight | Expression of Interest Locations: Across the Northern Rivers. Please note: Working Holiday Visa holders are not eligible for these opportunities. Casual full-time hours that could lead to long-term placements and even permanent Council opportunities for the right candidates. Are you looking for your next job or wanting to build a career within Local Government? Spinifex Recruiting is seeking motivated and reliable labourers to register with us for upcoming Council opportunities across a range of departments. These roles offer full-time hours, ongoing potential, and a great chance to get your foot in the door with local Councils throughout the Northern Rivers. About the Roles We regularly recruit for labouring positions across a variety of Council departments, including: Civil Construction & Road Maintenance Water & Wastewater Operations Resource Recovery & Waste Facilities Parks & Gardens Open Spaces & General Maintenance Infrastructure & Community Services You'll be working alongside experienced Council teams helping deliver essential services and projects that directly benefit the local community. Start Date: Opportunities arise regularly, generally with ASAP starts Pay Rate: Depending on the role, between $33.21ph - $35.37ph plus Schedule: Full-time hours working a 9-day fortnight (every second Friday off!) Duties May Include General labouring and maintenance tasks Assisting with civil construction and road maintenance works Supporting water and wastewater operations Resource recovery and waste facility duties Parks and gardens maintenance, mowing, brush cutting, planting and landscaping Operating hand and power tools Assisting tradespeople, plant operators and Council crews Site clean-up and general housekeeping Following all workplace health and safety procedures What We're Looking For Strong work ethic and positive attitude Previous experience in labouring, construction, civil, landscaping, maintenance, waste management or similar outdoor roles Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions Team player who contributes positively to the workplace Willingness to learn and take on a variety of tasks Reliable, punctual and safety-focused Essential Requirements White Card (Construction Induction Card) Current Driver's Licence and reliable transport Minimum 6 months labouring, civil, construction, landscaping, maintenance or similar experience preferred Ability to pass pre-employment checks including references, drug and alcohol screening, and physical assessments Full Australian working rights (Working Holiday Visa holders are not eligible) Bonus Points If You Hold MR or HR Driver's Licence Traffic Control Tickets Plant Operator Tickets and relevant experience Chainsaw, Brush Cutter or Chemical Application Tickets Water Industry or Civil Construction tickets Why Join Us? Consistent full-time hours Fortnightly / weekly pay Great team environment within Local Government Every second Friday off Genuine opportunity for long-term and permanent employment Work that contributes directly to your local community Ready to Apply? If you're hands-on, reliable, and looking to secure a rewarding role with Local Council, hit APPLY NOW or call Dave on 1300 800 301 for more information. About Spinifex Recruiting - Byron Bay Spinifex Recruiting is a trusted local recruitment agency proudly supporting the Northern Rivers region. Based in Byron Bay, we connect great people with great jobs across Local Government and commercial industries. With a strong focus on personalised service and long-term partnerships, we're here to help you find work that fits your lifestyle and career goals.
