Labourer (Works)

About the Business

South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston and Blackbutt.

Council recognises our key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers & public members. We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.

Council is comprised of three (3) Departments: Executive Services, Finance & Liveability, and Infrastructure. These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community. We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives. With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high-calibre employees.

Further our commitment to our staff we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure. Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing.

Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work-experience students, visitors, and members of the public. We have adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation. We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.

South Burnett Regional Council are committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce.  This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

About the Region

The South Burnett Region is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer.  The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.

About the role

• Based in Kingaroy
• Permanent - Full Time
• $63K - $66K per annum + Allowances + Super

Council is seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic Labourer to join our road construction team. This role will undertake a range of general labouring duties across road construction and maintenance operations, including concreting, drainage works, tasks on sealed and unsealed roads, and maintenance of various infrastructure assets. The successful applicant will have proven experience in general labouring duties, demonstrated ability in the operation and basic maintenance of small plant and equipment, and the capacity to work effectively as part of a team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to follow directions and work safely and efficiently, are essential for success in this role.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a current C Class driver’s licence
• General Safety Induction for Construction Worker Certification (White Card)

Desirable Qualifications

• Plant/ Truck licences (MR, HR, HC) or other operationally relevant tickets
• Traffic Control Ticket (Level 1)
• First Aid Certificate

Benefits and perks

Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)
Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
Access to Salary Packaging Benefits, Corporate memberships and Health and Wellbeing programs

Skills and experience

**Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application**

• Proven experience performing general labouring duties.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of small plant and equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to follow direction and work unsupervised.

For further information and to review the selection criteria and position description, please visit: https://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/homepage/98/jobs-and-careers

Applications close 4:00pm Friday, 25 September 2026

Applications addressing the selection criteria, including a cover letter and your Resume, should be submitted by 'Applying Now' on Seek.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.

For further information please contact People and Culture on (07) 4189 9100 4189 9100).