Labourer (Urban) 

• Permanent Full Time
• Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• $71,709 per annum (LGIA Stream B Level 3 + Site Allowance) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Ready to make a real difference in your community?

As part of our Urban Operations team, you’ll take on a hands-on role that keeps the Rockhampton Region moving and looking its best. Every day brings variety, whether you’re crafting and installing signage, marking lines for safer roads, or supporting essential maintenance projects.

This is your chance to work outdoors, be part of a supportive team, and see the impact of your efforts firsthand. If you enjoy practical work, take pride in quality results, and want a role where no two days are the same, this is the opportunity for you!

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Civil Construction labouring background preferably with experience in installation of signage and line marking.
• Team player who enjoys physical outdoor work.
• Willingness to work and learn the full range of roles and responsibilities within the team.
• Safety focussed with the ability to identify hazards and risks on the worksite.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in multiple teams across multiple projects.
• Highly desirable to have roller ticket and traffic management implementation qualification.
• Licenced and the ability to operate a medium-rigid truck confidently and competently with trailer.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Corporate membership discounts
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

1.  A 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
2. Your Current resume.

 Application Criteria

• MR Truck Licence and experience labouring in a general construction environment including experience with sign installation and line marking.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work within diverse teams.     
• Safety focussed with the ability to identify hazards and risks on the worksite. 

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button above to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 30 March 2026 at Midnight (AEST)