Skilled Labourer

11 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Yass Valley Council Full time $54,000 - $60,656 per year

View a full position description on the Council website

Location: Yass, NSW
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Category: Infrastructure & Assets
Closing Date: 13 July 2025
Salary: $54, $60,856.64 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation

Be a part of a team making a difference in our growing community.

At Yass Valley Council, we're committed to empowering our team to thrive while contributing to the growth and well-being of our region. We're looking for Skilled Labourers to join our Roads Delivery Team.

Your Role
In this hands-on role, you'll be:

  • Carrying out a variety of general skilled labouring duties
  • Assisting in the delivery of road construction, maintenance and drainage
  • Operating plant and machinery

Your Working Environment (for eligible employees)

  • A 38-hour working week, over a 9-day fortnight
  • Access to 6.5 weeks long service leave after 5 years
  • 4 weeks paid annual leave
  • Access to 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
  • Access to 2 health and wellbeing days (taken from sick leave entitlements)
  • Guaranteed salary increase of 3% in July 2025
  • Superannuation increases to 12% in July 2025

Your Career Growth

  • A supportive environment and collaborative team to assist you to reach your career goals
  • Opportunities for temporary transfers and higher duties arrangements
  • Career growth through internal job opportunities
  • Job security in a Local Government position
  • Access to e-learning platforms and other development opportunities

Your Wellbeing

  • An inclusive culture where all our people are valued and EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
  • Health & Wellbeing program - annual flu vaccinations and injury prevention program.
  • Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service for you and your family.

Why Join Yass Valley Council

At Yass Valley Council, we don't just offer jobs – we build careers. As part of a progressive Local Government team, your work will make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents and the future in our region. Join a workplace that values collaboration, innovation and your personal growth.

How to Apply
Submit your application online by addressing the essential criteria questions and uploading a current copy of your resume.

Applications close: 13 July 2025

For help with your application, contact HR on
For specific role questions, contact Tony Pollard, Manager Roads Delivery, on

Eligibility Requirements
To apply for this position, you must:

  • Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen or hold a valid visa with permission to work.
  • Complete an Identity check – supplying 100 points of identification for verification.
  • Be willing to complete an Integrity/Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
  • Be willing to complete a pre-employment medical and audiogram.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

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