Trade Labourer

**Job Number**:
500808

**The Details**:

- Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
- $72,807 pa (includes industry allowance and uniform allowance) + 12% super (level 5)
- 76 hour fortnight
- Location: Burpengary - please note, this position will be moving to a Narangba location in the coming months.

Join the City of Moreton Bay’s Civil Services team and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our bridge infrastructure assets. Working closely with a Crew Leader, you’ll contribute to the delivery of essential maintenance and construction services that support the safety, functionality and longevity of our bridge structures.

Your primary responsibility is to assist in the identification and repair of bridge and related infrastructure defects. Key tasks include:

- Undertaking a range of construction and maintenance labouring duties
- Assisting in the diagnosis of infrastructure issues and selecting suitable materials and techniques for effective remediation
- Operating and maintaining plant, tools and personal protective equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and council safety procedures
- Building strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure professional and timely delivery of services
- Communicating effectively and respectfully with colleagues and the public, promoting a positive image of Council’s infrastructure maintenance efforts

Your work will directly support the safety and reliability of our civil infrastructure, helping to ensure that bridges and public assets remain secure, functional and well maintained for the community. This is an opportunity to enhance the built environment of Moreton Bay and make a lasting impact on the spaces people rely on every day.

**About you**

Ideally you will have recent experience performing labouring tasks related to bridge or civil infrastructure maintenance. We are seeking applicants who demonstrate:

- knowledge and physical capability to perform manual tasks safely
- recent experience in a manual position
- experience maintaining timber infrastructure
- excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
- a current truck licence (minimum MR - medium rigid)
- a Construction Induction Card

**Why City of Moreton Bay?**

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what _can be_ - for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

- **See it.** To build a city of the future, first, you have to _see it_. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
- **Shape it.** You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters - and it’s yours to shape and own.
- **Live it.** Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

- Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
- Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
- Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
- Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
- Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.
- Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

**Ready for a career that matters?**

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

**Your Future City.**
**See it. Shape it. Live It.**

**Advertised**:
07 Oct 2025

**Applications close**:
15 Oct 2025 23:55