The details:

Join our Roads and Drains team as a Labourer and play a vital role in maintaining our community's civil and transport infrastructure. Working closely with a crew leader, you'll be at the forefront of operational maintenance of Council valuable assets. The core of your role will be ensuring your designated area remains safe, tidy and defect free - some of the responsibilities will include:

• installing and replacing road signs
• pathways, kerb and channel defect repairs 
• replacing manholes 
• fence repairs 
• lintel and grate replacement 
• repairing headwalls 
• clearing open drains
• fixing traffic island defects 

Your work will directly contribute to the upkeep of our civil and transport infrastructure, making a tangible difference in our community's safety and appearance. This hands on role offers variety and the satisfaction of seeing immediate results from your efforts. Join our team and help keep our city running smoothly! 

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Please note - this position is internally titled "Labourer Operations"

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 we're seeking individuals who bring:

• Relevant experience in civil/transport infrastructure maintenance
• Proven ability to perform manual operational tasks efficiently and safely
• Excellent communication skills and a team oriented mindset

Safety is a key priority for us as an organisation and we're looking for team members who:

• Possess the knowledge and physical capability to perform manual tasks safely
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to fostering a positive safety culture
• Proactively contribute to maintaining a secure work environment for all 

Paired with the above mentioned skills and experience, we'll need you to hold a current truck licence (minimum MR - medium rigid) and a Construction Induction Card.  

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in our community, we want to hear from you. Join us in maintaining and improving our vital infrastructure while contributing to a positive, values driven work environment. 

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.

Ready for a career that matters?

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

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

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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