Labourer x 3

About the Role

You will join our Government client's established road maintenance team undertaking labouring, construction and maintenance activities across the regional road network.

The work is physically active and will involve hand and power tools, machinery and plant while supporting experienced road workers, plant operators, drivers and supervisors.

Travel and working away from home are expected, currently anticipated at up to five days per week through to the end of the contract.

• Pay Rate: $45.45 per hour + superannuation
• Location: Fernbank Creek
• **Expected Duration:**ASAP - 19 December 2026
• Travel: Working away from home required

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general road construction, maintenance and civil labouring activities
• Assist with pavement repairs, drainage, roadside maintenance and other civil works
• Support plant operators, truck drivers and skilled workers on site
• Assist with traffic management and work-zone activities where appropriately qualified
• Operate rollers, loaders, excavators or other plant where competent and authorised
• Complete pre-start checks and basic inspections of tools, vehicles and equipment
• Assist with site establishment, clean-up and safe movement of materials
• Follow Safe Work Method Statements, traffic management requirements and site procedures
• Identify hazards and report safety, equipment or site issues promptly
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, operators and other road crew members
• Complete basic work records and operational documentation as required
• Comply with WHS, environmental, quality and fatigue-management requirements
• Work overtime, travel and stay away from home when operationally required

About YouTo be considered, you must have:

• Current Construction White Card
• Current Workers on Foot ticket (or willingness to obtain)
• Current and unrestricted driver's licence
• Previous construction, roadworks or civil labouring experience
• Experience using hand and power tools in a construction environment
• Ability to undertake repetitive and physically demanding outdoor work
• Ability to work safely around traffic, heavy vehicles and mobile plant
• Reliable and team-focused approach to work
• Flexibility to work overtime and away from home when required
• Ability to complete a National Police Check
• Valid long-term Australian working rights - no employer sponsorship is available for this position

Highly Regarded:

• Traffic Control tickets (TCR, IMP, PWZ)
• Current MR or higher truck licence
• Roller operating competency
• Excavator operating competency
• Loader operating competency

Our Client

Our client is a major NSW Government transport organisation responsible for maintaining and improving road infrastructure across NSW.

Why Contract With Us

We pride ourselves on providing highly quality care and support to our contractors. We also provide practical contractor support, including early cash advances on approved timesheets when unexpected expenses arise.

Application Process 

Due to the high volume of applications and the limited submission timeframe, we may not be able to contact all applicants. This is not a reflection of interest, but a result of operational constraints. As part of mandatory government contract requirements, priority will be given to candidates who have completed all necessary compliance checks. For applicants with privacy concerns regarding work rights verification submission, documents may be presented in person at our local offices for sighting.

We encourage candidates who are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary experience and skills to apply. Please apply to this job post or submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the role to [email protected]. For confidential inquiries, contact our recruitment team at (02) 7208 7776 7208 7776) (Sydney), (03) 9001 7776 9001 7776) (Melbourne), (07) 3866 7776 3866 7776) (Brisbane), or (08) 6118 7776 6118 7776) (Perth).

Charter Diligence is an accredited recruitment agency for the Australian Federal Government and State Governments. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present. Charter Diligence is a 100% Australian-owned equal opportunity and LGBTQIA+ equity consulting firm and recruitment agency that provides the same benefits and opportunities for hiring and advancement to everyone without discriminating due to protected characteristics such as age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, and medical history.