Construction Labourer

Construction Labourer
Permanent full-time and Temporary full-time roles available

Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion.

We currently have an opportunity for a Construction Labourer to join our construction team.

Looking for a hands-on role where you can see the results of your work every day?
Join our construction team and help deliver the roads, footpaths, drainage systems and community infrastructure that support our growing municipality.

Whether you're constructing new concrete infrastructure, installing drainage, maintaining community assets or contributing to improvement projects across the region, you'll play an important role in creating safe, functional and attractive places for our residents and visitors.

Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, you'll enjoy varied outdoor work, opportunities to develop your skills and the satisfaction of contributing to projects that make a real difference to the community.

Set between stunning coastlines, hills and vibrant townships, Kiama offers an enviable lifestyle and a welcoming community, making it a fantastic place to live, work and build your future.

Key responsibilities as Construction Labourer…
This role offers a hands-on opportunity to help build, maintain and improve the infrastructure and assets that keep our community running smoothly. Working as part of a skilled construction team, you’ll be involved in a diverse range of tasks, from constructing concrete structures and installing drainage infrastructure to paving, line marking, signage installation and general asset maintenance. No two days are the same, with opportunities to contribute to projects that have a visible and lasting impact across our community.

Success in this role requires a strong commitment to safety, teamwork and quality workmanship. You’ll play an important part in maintaining Council assets, undertaking traffic control, supporting environmental initiatives through sediment control measures and assisting with tree maintenance and removal.

If you enjoy practical outdoor work, take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes, and want to be part of a team that helps shape and maintain local infrastructure, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

What you’ll love about working with us...

• Multiple full-time roles, 38 hours per week
  2 x permanent and 1 x temporary until 27 March 2027
• Commencing annual salary from $60,296 to $66,476
  (salary is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)
• Annual performance-based progression opportunity to earn up to $73,293 per annum
• Adverse working conditions allowance
• Plus 12% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements
• Payment of licenses, tickets and courses deemed essential for your role
• Health and well-being support
• Access to The Welcome Experience which is a free service supporting those who are considering applying for, or have accepted a job and in a regional area in local government and are considering relocating.
  Support includes assistance to find accommodation, childcare, education, social connections and more.
  For more information or to register, you can follow this link www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience

Our outdoor employees are currently involved in a 4-day working week trial which will conclude in early October. At the conclusion of the trial period, Council will review the arrangement and determine whether the 4-day working week will continue, or employees will return to the standard 9-day working fortnight.

What you'll bring to the role...
You’ll bring at least one-year recent civil labouring experience, along with at least two years concrete, formwork and finishing experience.

You’ll also bring:

• A minimum Class C Drivers Licence
• A WHS Construction Induction White Card
• General literacy and numeracy skills.

Although not required, it would be beneficial to have:

• A Class MR Drivers Licence
• RMS Traffic Control Yellow and Blue tickets
• Level 1 Chainsaw Operator’s Ticket
• Pipe/Culvert Installation Experience.

Pre-Employment Checks
Candidates who progress through the selection process will be invited to attend a single session comprising of both an interview and practical assessment. Employment will be subject to a national criminal record check, verification checks and a pre-employment medical to determine your suitability for employment.

All employees and other workers must uphold and promote safety and wellbeing for children and young people.

Contact: For queries about the role contact our Construction Coordinator on [02 4232 0444](tel:02 4232 0444).
                  For queries about submitting your application, contact a member of our Human Resources team on [02 4232 0444](tel:02 4232 0444).

Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026 at 11:30pm.

Further information about the position can be found in the position description which can be obtained via our jobs page www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Council/Work-with-us

A merit list may be created from this recruitment and candidates considered for any similar opportunities that arise in the next six months. Similar opportunities may include casual, temporary and permanent opportunities.