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Various locations in the Eurobodalla Shire, New South Wales. Full-time roles in the Major Projects team, based at Batemans Bay, Moruya and Narooma Depots.
About the role
The successful candidates will be responsible for carrying out physical labouring tasks and assisting the Major Projects Supervisors and Assistant Major Projects Supervisors to achieve a safe and well-organised project/activity within the civil construction section of council. The starting salary for this position is $2,356.39 per fortnight plus 12% superannuation. To view salary information and prerequisites, please view the Position Description.
About You
We want team members who enjoy working outdoors, have previous labouring experience and a basic understanding of plant capabilities and outputs in construction and maintenance areas. Your can-do attitude and ability to work well in a team to complete tasks and projects will make you a standout. To be successful you will also possess:
Relevant Certificate III level qualification or willingness and ability to obtain with Council assistance.
Willingness and ability to undertake physical labouring tasks associated with Council's maintenance and construction activities.
Willingness to successfully complete recognised training opportunities.
Good oral and written communication and literacy and numeracy skills.
What We Offer
We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community. Benefits include:
35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health One App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
Salary packaging program.
Application process
Eurobodalla Shire Council follows a merit based recruitment and selection process. For help and guidance on how to apply for jobs at Council, please visit our website or The Job Shop.
Provide your cover letter highlighting your skills and experience
Provide your resume detailing your previous work experience
Address the screening questions in the form below.
If you found this vacancy via a job search website, please go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page to fill in the application form.
If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Greg Knight on .
Applications close: Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 11:00pm.
Identity and Working Rights
As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.
Eurobodalla Shire Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, supportive recruitment process. Please contact us on or via for confidential support to ensure an equitable application process.
Eurobodalla Shire Council is committed to building an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities are celebrated. We know we perform at our best when we are empowered to be ourselves, and that this, in turn, enables our future success as an organisation.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.
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