Labourer - Rural

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Labourer to join their Rural Works Team in Lithgow, NSW. This is a great chance to start your career in an organisation which values upskilling and ongoing development. In no other job are so many opportunities available to you

The Rural Labourer is responsible for performing general duties relevant to Council's operations, according to work instructions and any other duties requested by the Rural Works Coordinator. They are the most multi-skilled employees of the Council, and with an incredibly wide variety of tasks at hand, you never know what you could end up doing every day

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Lay pipes and other related stormwater infrastructure
• Maintain/operate plant and equipment
• Produce concrete structures (e.g. footpaths, drives, retaining walls)
• Control traffic - including completing set-up procedures as per Traffic Control Plans, maintaining traffic flow and reporting traffic problems
• Perform roadworks - set-up, construct and maintain roads
• Act in higher grade roles throughout the rural works team.

The successful applicant will meet the following criteria:

• Class C Driver's Licence
• Previous Labouring Experience
• WH&S Induction for Construction Work (Whitecard)
• Traffic Control Tickets (Stop/Slow and Apply Traffic Control Plans)
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of honesty and integrity
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of WHS

In addition, an ideal candidate would have concrete set-out, trades assistant and plant operation experience from previous roles and a current First Aid Certificate. However, if you're interested in the position but don't satisfy all of the above criteria, we encourage you to still apply We consider that a can-do attitude and positive community spirit are the most important attributes for the role.

• Between $ to $1,104.43 per week dependent on skills, qualifications and previous experience
• Permanent, Full time Position, 38 hours per week
• Work life balance with a Rostered Day off every 2 weeks
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Thursday 18 September 2025 at 4pm AEST.

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit