General Labourer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join our Construction Team in a Full Time Capacity as a General Labourer

Australia Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community - be it on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We provide specific workplace programs to support diversity and equal employment opportunities for women, people with disabilities and all cultural backgrounds.

With over 500 acres of land and buildings, our dedicated Construction department and Australia Zoo is primarily responsible for the maintenance of municipal residences and buildings, along with the construction of new enclosures, displays and structures. The General Labourer at Australia Zoo reports directly to the Chief Construction Officer and works alongside an experienced construction crew.

The Construction department is responsible for maintaining municipal residences and buildings, along with the construction of new enclosures, displays and structures. General Labourers at Australia Zoo report directly to the Chief Construction Officer and work alongside an experienced construction crew.

**Duties Include**:

- General carpentry and building/maintenance works.
- Assist with the general maintenance of the facilities, fences and signage in and around the Zoo. (Repairs, Painting, cleaning etc).
- General cleaning duties of work sites, work sheds and equipment.
- Assist tradespersons (mainly concreting, carpentry,) when necessary.
- Assist with maintenance of facilities.
- Maintenance of fencing.
- Digging trenches/holes via hand methods.
- Pressure washing.
- Asphalt patching with cold mix.
- Operation of plant machinery.
- General gardening as required.
- Undertake safety checks.
- Work out the quantity of materials needed for the job by taking surface measurements.
- Set up scaffolding, cradles and ladders and place drop-sheets to protect areas from dripping paint.
- Remove old paint or paper using sanders, scrapers, blowtorches, liquid paint removers and steam strippers as appropriate.
- Prepare surfaces by fixing woodwork, filling or sealing holes, cracks and joins, and washing them down to remove dust and grease.
- Wash equipment and cleaned work areas.
- Assist to monitor and direct safety checks (staff, facilities and equipment).
- Operate basic tools and machinery.
- Other duties as requested by the Chief Construction Officer or Senior Management

**Essential Criteria**:

- Trade Qualifications including a current construction “White Card”.
- Ability to work well as a team and unsupervised.
- Experience operating tools and equipment related to position.
- Hold current Driver’s Licence (Manual).
- Available to work weekends, public holidays, and school holiday times.