Labourers

Overview

Join to apply for the Labourers role at Port Macquarie Hastings Council.

We are building a candidate pool of Labourers to support a range of teams across our Infrastructure and Utilities divisions. As a Labourer with PMHC, you will play a vital role in maintaining and developing the facilities, assets, and services that support our growing community.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of teams across Infrastructure and Utilities divisions
• Perform manual labour to maintain facilities, assets and services

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Strong communication, literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable Qualifications And Experience

• Concreting
• Pipelaying
• Civil construction experience

Employment Type & Remuneration

We have a range of permanent, part time and temporary roles available. Successful applicants may be appointed to current vacancies or placed on an eligibility list for future opportunities over the next 12 months.

• Employment type: Temporary, permanent, full-time (38 hours per week with 9-day fortnight) and part time roles
• Salary (exclusive of super): Starting salary of $1,123.60 per week with the opportunity for competency-based progression
• Allowance: Adverse Working Level 1

Benefits

• Fortnightly RDO
• PPE provided
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Career development opportunities
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony

About the Port Macquarie Hastings Region

The region offers a vibrant community lifestyle with beaches, national parks, and a variety of amenities. It is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor recreation and a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

Questions

If you have questions about the role, please contact Toni Durrant, Talent & Resourcing Officer, on 6581 8706.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form below, answer the questions, then upload your resume and cover letter. You may prepare your responses in a Word document and paste them into the application form when ready.

Important Dates

Applications Close: 21 September 2025 at 11:30 PM

Online Aptitude Testing issued: 29 September 2025

Aptitude Testing to be completed by: 12 October 2025

Face-to-face interviews scheduled for: 21 October 2025

Notes

• Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical or similar positions for 12 months.
• Please upload documents in PDF format.
• Pre-employment checks may include: references, National Criminal Police Check, medical assessment, qualification verification, and Working with Children Check where applicable.
• PMHC's recruitment notification is primarily via system-generated emails. Ensure your email is correct to receive updates.

Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact jobs@pmhc.nsw.gov.au.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

---