Labourer

The Waste and Resource Recovery falls under Environment, Heritage and Resilience Directorate and is responsible for maintaining Council's Waste and Recycling Centres, including both active and closed landfill facilities.

About Your New Role
You will be responsible for undertaking all general maintenance duties, operate small machinery (plant equipment), maintain pumps and outdoor vegetation clearing (mowing, whipper snipper). Having a medium ridged truck licence to assist with transporting materials is desirable.

We're Looking For People Who Have

• Unrestricted C Class Drivers Licence (Mandatory).
• MR Drivers Licence (Desirable).
• General Construction Induction White Card (Mandatory).
• AC/DC, Bobcat licence, chainsaw certification (Desirable)
• Proficient in operating small machinery and power tools
• Sound physical health to perform physical demanding duties associated with this role
• Experience in maintenance and/or outdoor operations
• The ability to be part of a small team, working in line with internal policies and practices including employment equity, workplace health and safety, and corporate values.
• Self-motivation and the ability to get the job done right with limited supervision.
• Work independently or as part of a team to complete tasks efficiently.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

Benefits
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight - enjoy a long weekend every fortnight
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family
• A stable working environment with job security
• A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment
• Free parking
• Uniform, tools and PPE provided
• A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
• Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay
• Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How To Apply
For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person - David Mcleod

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Closing Date - Wednesday 24 September 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.