Schedule 2 - Position Description
Position: Labourer
Position Number: 7029
Directorate: Infrastructure
Team: Civil Construction and Maintenance
Position Status: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Queensland Local Government Industry Award (Stream B) Level 3
Reports to: Manager of Civil Construction
Accountable for: NA
Located: Longreach
Revised: March 2026
Our Vision
Connecting Council and Community
Our Mission
Delivering Excellent Services
Our Values
1. A Safe and Healthy Work Environment
2. Inclusiveness and Respect
3. Consistency and Fairness
4. Teamwork and Staff Development
5. Performance and Value for Money
6. Leadership and Collaboration
7. Sustainability
8. Forward-looking
Position Objective
This position will be required to perform safe and efficient operation and maintenance of plant, equipment and
materials, and associated labouring duties, as directed in the execution of Council’s civil construction and
maintenance activities.
Position Responsibilities
Functional Area Key Accountabilities
Labouring Duties • Carry out a variety of manual and skilled tasks related to
maintenance including but not limited to
o Mowing
o Cleaning
o Brush Cutting
o Trimming Trees
o Removing Trash
o Sweeping
o Manual Digging
o Loading and Removing Rubbish
o Water and Sewage duties
o Assisting with Concreting
* Assist in the Maintenance and cleaning of plant and equipment
* Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
* Carry out basic asphalt and bitumen labouring duties
* Undertake training in accordance with council requirements.
* Ensure that Councils Quality Assurance program is adhered to.
* Other such relevant duties as required from time to time which
would generally fall within the scope of this position as directed
by your accountable supervisor or the Director if Infrastructure.
Other duties • Carry out all duties in line with Councils’ Workplace Health and
Safety policies and procedures and adhere to any legislative
obligations.
* Advise immediate supervisor of any faulty equipment and follow
all adopted procedures in reporting of fault to Councils’ Works
Supervisor;
* Communicate, solve and discuss work problems with other
team members and Supervisor.
* Assist with prompt responses to customer enquiries and project
a helpful and positive image of Council and its staff.
Key Relationships
Internal
Accountable to: Maintenance Team Leader The incumbent has a respectful working relationship
with the Maintenance Team Leader and is
responsive to their requests providing timely advice
and support.
Supervised by: Isisford Works Supervisor, or
relevant Site Supervisor
The incumbent has an effective working relationship
with the supervisor and is responsive to their
requests providing timely advice and support.
Works With: Isisford Construction Crew The incumbent has a collaborative and inclusive
working relationship with team members.
Position Requirements
Skills and Attributes
• Physically capable of performing manual labouring duties.
* Sound communication skills both written and oral, with the ability to deal with all levels of the organisation
and members of the public.
* Strong time management, organisation and planning with an ability to prioritise and meet critical
timeframes.
* Basic numeracy skills to perform calculations relevant to duties.
* Ability to carry out basic asphalt and bitumen laboring duties and use power tools and machinery.
* Ability to operate a range of plant, machinery and equipment.
* Ability to follow directions and work with in a team environment.
* Ability to carry out machine operation, daily servicing checks and basic maintenance as per operators
handbook and workshop guidelines.
Knowledge
• A thorough understanding of how to maintain a safe working environment with demonstrated experience
in managing risks associated with road maintenance and construction.
* Sound knowledge of road regulatory and advisory signage.
* Sound knowledge of construction and maintenance techniques, including operational work practices and
standards associated with the relevant work area.
* Basic knowledge of Quality Assurance requirements and best practice.
Mandatory Experience/Qualifications
• Current “MR” Class Drivers Licence.
* Construction White Card.
* Traffic Management Implementation.
Desirable Experience/Qualifications
• Control Traffic with a Stop Slow Bat.
* Plant competency including: Loader
* Experience in bitumen and asphalt duties.
* First Aid Certificate.
Delegations and Authorisations
NIL.
Workplace Health and Safety Obligations
All employees have a legal obligation to comply with regulatory requirements and LRC– SMS (Longreach Regional
Council’s - Safety Management System) incorporating WH&S policies, procedures and work instructions. These
are introduced to ensure the health and safety of employees, contractors, visitors, volunteers, the public and the
environment and remain compliant with Industry Benchmark Standards.
Employees of Longreach Regional Council have the following responsibilities for health and safety at work.
* Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and ensure that their actions do not adversely
affect the health and safety of others.
* Comply with and follow all reasonable instructions for work health and safety (WHS) and cooperate
with all reasonable WHS policies, procedures, guidance, instructions, and directions.
* To not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any substance or thing provided in the
interests of WHS.
* Use Longreach Regional Council’s WHS risk management approach, participate in risk
assessments and assist in identifying and using control measures to eliminate or minimise WHS
risks.
* Ensure safe work practices including operating and maintaining all machinery, equipment and plant
in a safe way and holding licences and training where required.
* Report any worn out or defective tools or equipment or problems with tools and equipment.
* Comply with Council’s induction and training requirements.
* Participate in meetings, training, consultation and other WHS activities such as inspections, incident
investigations, and evacuation drills as required.
* Use, maintain and store personal protective equipment (PPE) in the appropriate manner.
* Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures for their work area and comply with
instructions given by emergency response, including emergency wardens and first aiders.
* Report all problems with undertaking work, including concerns or signs of injury, discomfort, or ill
health, immediately to their manager or supervisor.
* Report any unsafe situation, workplace hazard, injury, incident, or near-miss to their manager or
supervisor immediately.
* STOP WORK if it not safe to continue and report concerns to their manager or supervisor.
* Assist in maintaining a high level of housekeeping, cleanliness, and tidiness.
* Undertake tasks as required to enable continuous improvement for WHS management