Labourers

A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC

The opportunity

With multiple positions available, there has never been a better time to join our team as a Labourer 

We're seeking energetic, reliable, and motivated Labourer's to join our team and share our same passion for civil maintenance and asphalt labouring related projects. 

As a Labourer at PSC, you will deliver a range of civil maintenance and asphalt labouring duties, working with your supervisor and team members to apply your skills to projects across the Port Stephens area. 

• This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 38 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement such as a 4-day week.
• Base Salary Range: $60,894 to $63,916 pa based on 38 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $908 adverse work conditions allowance + $2,464 retention allowance 
• You will be starting work from Raymond Terrace or Nelson Bay Depot

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.

• Complete manual handling tasks and apply skills associated with civil maintenance and construction projects
• Participate in 'toolbox' discussions
• Complete asphalt labouring skills and civil maintenance 
• Operate small plant items such as whipper snippers, whacker packers, mowers

Please Note: For the purpose of recruitment, the title of Labourer has been used to reflect the equivalent industry title. Internally the official title of this position is Works Hand

• We're all about putting the right people, in the right role Here's what we're looking for:
• Appropriate literacy and numeracy skills to allow comprehension of worksite documentation
• Sound civil labouring skills using manual handling techniques
• Workcover General Construction Induction accreditation or ability to obtain prior to commencement
• Ability to attain Roads & Traffic Authority Controllers Certificate and LR Driver licence after commencement if not already possessed

Need assistance with your application or have a question you wanted to ask? Reach out and speak with our Talent Acquisition team;

• Contact: Brooke Tisdell, Talent Acquisition Advisor,

This is life at PSC

• Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu 
• Long service leave when you've been with us for just over 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human
• Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
• Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
• And lots more…

Ready to Apply? Here's what you need to know

• Applications Close: we'll be assessing applications as they are submitted and will close the advert once we have appointed successful candidates. 
• Contact for Job Related Enquiries: Darren Mitchell, Roads Coordinator, on , or Darren McSpadden, Roadside & Drainage Coordinator, on
• Contact for help with your application: Brooke Tisdell, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on
• For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for 'How to Apply'
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume. 
• We're a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• We've partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment
• Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care
• We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together