Construction Worker

**About Us**

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.

**A new era for Lismore Roads has arrived**

The mission has been set to chart a new course for Lismore Roads. Our purpose is community driven, our mission is simple - Improve the Roads for our Community

With a new structure and operational strategy for roads, Lismore City Council is calling on all those who are looking for a meaningful challenge to get involved. If you want to be part of the rebirth and reinvigoration of your local roads department, and work at the forefront of revitalising and rebuilding a community, then we want to hear from you. The task before us is not insignificant - it will require fortitude, passion, and perseverance.

We can't guarantee you'll always be appreciated by every member of our community, but you will be joining a team committed to making a positive impact and feel a real sense of kinship with your fellow colleagues. We love Lismore, and we want to change it's story forever - if your story, purpose, and values align with this, then we want to hear from you

**About this Position**:
We have an exciting opportunity for multiple Construction Workers to join our Roads department. The primary function of the Construction Worker role is to assist in road construction and maintenance by performing a range of skilled manual tasks, operating small plant and equipment, and handling various types of rollers. This role is critical in building and maintaining the infrastructure that connects communities.

**What we can offer you**:

- Attractive wages and conditions
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs

**What we trust you to deliver**:

- Perform skilled manual tasks, including concreting, pipe laying, and road maintenance
- Safely operate small plant, rollers, and medium rigid vehicles to support construction activities
- Set up and manage traffic control around worksites to ensure safety and efficiency
- Follow Work Health and Safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment
- Use Council systems to manage tasks and updates effectively

**What you will need to be successful**:

- Cert III in Civil Construction or relevant experience
- Traffic Controller Ticket (TCR), White Card, Current Class Light Rigid Driver’s Licence
- Be accepting of new ideas and embrace change
- Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills
- Flexible and adaptable with a drive for improvement and learning
- A passion for Lismore and personal values that align with our mission

**More information**

**F**ull position description**: Click here

**Full Time**:76 hours per fortnight

**Salary**: Attractive wages and conditions, including a 76-hour fortnight with an RDO, plus on-call and overtime opportunities

**Closing date**:**Friday 10 January 2025 at 9am

**Conditions of Employment**:**Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements

**Pre-employment Screening**: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks