Job Description
Job description
Permanent Full Time opportunities available (+ day fortnight)
Certificate II in Civil Construction or relevant experience + White Card + MR Licence
LGE 3 ($58,743 per annum + superannuation)
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $+ billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About The Role
This position conducts general labouring duties in the civil construction and maintenance field across the Townsville City Council area. Work delivered by the team includes roads, footpaths, kerb and channel, street furniture and stormwater infrastructure construction.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
Mandatory
Certificate II in Civil Construction or relevant experience.
Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD)
Current ‘MR’ Class Licence
Sound oral, written communication, numeracy and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively and professionally engage with others.
Effective time and workload management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to obtain team objectives.
Demonstrated experience role modelling a positive safety culture and adherence to the Health Safety Management Systems through visible leadership and exercising due diligence and management of compliance and legislative obligations.
Desirable
Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) accreditation under the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, or ability to attain.
Sound working knowledge of the Workplace Health & Safety Act, advisory standards, industry codes of practice and all other associated legislation and guidelines relevant to the position.
Ability to safely operate a range of light plant, machinery and equipment associated with maintenance and construction projects within a rural and urban environment.
Plant Operators Certificates of Competency for the types and classes of plant utilised in this position.
First Aid Certificate.
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Sunday 2 February 2026
What We Offer
17.5% annual leave loading
Up to 5 weeks annual leave
Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
14 weeks paid Parental Leave
Domestic and Family Violence Leave
Natural Disaster Leave
Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
Salary Sacrifice opportunities
Learning and Development opportunities
Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
Employee Assistance Program
The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
Permanent Full Time opportunities available (+ day fortnight)
Certificate II in Civil Construction or relevant experience + White Card + MR Licence
LGE 3 ($58,743 per annum + superannuation)
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $+ billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About The Role
This position conducts general labouring duties in the civil construction and maintenance field across the Townsville City Council area. Work delivered by the team includes roads, footpaths, kerb and channel, street furniture and stormwater infrastructure construction.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
Mandatory
Certificate II in Civil Construction or relevant experience.
Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD)
Current ‘MR’ Class Licence
Sound oral, written communication, numeracy and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively and professionally engage with others.
Effective time and workload management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to obtain team objectives.
Demonstrated experience role modelling a positive safety culture and adherence to the Health Safety Management Systems through visible leadership and exercising due diligence and management of compliance and legislative obligations.
Desirable
Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) accreditation under the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, or ability to attain.
Sound working knowledge of the Workplace Health & Safety Act, advisory standards, industry codes of practice and all other associated legislation and guidelines relevant to the position.
Ability to safely operate a range of light plant, machinery and equipment associated with maintenance and construction projects within a rural and urban environment.
Plant Operators Certificates of Competency for the types and classes of plant utilised in this position.
First Aid Certificate.
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Sunday 2 February 2026
What We Offer
17.5% annual leave loading
Up to 5 weeks annual leave
Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
14 weeks paid Parental Leave
Domestic and Family Violence Leave
Natural Disaster Leave
Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
Salary Sacrifice opportunities
Learning and Development opportunities
Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
Employee Assistance Program
The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
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