Concreting Labourer
Job No:
TSC1669
Location:
Murwillumbah
Bring detailed plans to reality by carrying out construction and maintenance tasks with precision, backed by advanced concreting expertise that keeps every project moving forward.
About the role:
- Carry out advanced concreting duties along with a variety of general labouring tasks across construction and maintenance projects as directed.
- Work on a diverse range of civil works, including roads, bridges, stormwater drainage, footpaths, kerb and guttering, water and sewer pipelines, and other key public infrastructure.
- Apply technical knowledge and practical skill to identify and use the correct materials and specifications in line with Australian Standards and relevant regulations.
- Operate in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner across all Council worksites.
- Actively participate in team meetings to support a collaborative, safe, and productive work environment.
What's on offer:
- a permanent fulltime position in a supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and wellbeing.
- a base salary ranging from $56,135 per annum with competency-based increments up to $63,620 per annum, plus 12% super
- 76-hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- Strong numeracy and literacy skills consistent with Year 10 level.
- Proven ability to apply practical skills across a range of construction and maintenance activities.
- Ability to work effectively both unsupervised and as part of a team or gang.
- Ability to read plans and accurately take off quantities.
- Current Class C (Car) Driver Licence.
- General Construction Induction (White Card).
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 20 March 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
Click here to view the Position Description
TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria
Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process
Pre-Employment Screening:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
- Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
How To Apply:
You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
- Have your Resume document ready to go.
- Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
- You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
- Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.
If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:
Selection Criteria:
- Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
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Do you have numeracy and literacy skills consistent with a Year 10 level, and can you provide examples of how you use these skills in your work?
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Outline your experience in concrete construction work, including any advanced screeding and finishing skills you have developed.
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Explain your experience with reading plans and taking off quantities. How confident are you in performing these tasks?
- Current Vehicle Licence – Car.
- General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
Desirable:
- Experience and competence in operating Kerb & Gutter Machine.
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