Overview
Labourer Construction & Maintenance – Dimbulah at Mareeba Shire Council. Base pay range: A$58,234.00/yr. Position Type: Full-time. Application Close Date: Thursday, 2 October 2025. Location: Dimbulah, within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns.
Note: This role is part of the Works team and involves road maintenance and construction activities. The work includes operating mobile plant and manual handling tasks; maintaining a safe working environment and applying correct manual handling techniques.
The Role:
Labourers provide labouring skills to assist with a variety of road maintenance and construction activities within the works section of Council. The work is physically demanding and performed in a hot and humid climate. It includes operating plant and equipment and is subject to the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical assessment. This position is based in Dimbulah.
What we are looking for
- You will have the physical ability to undertake manual handling and labouring tasks for extended periods in hot and humid conditions
- You will be expected to operate Council plant, machinery and vehicles and work within a team environment with limited supervision
- You will have the ability to apply safe work practices, including manual handling techniques and follow WHS procedures and policies
- You will have sound written and verbal communication skills
What we can offer you
- Permanent, full-time position
- LGEA Level 3 - $58,234 per annum
- Mareeba Allowance of $2,080 per annum and other Award allowances as applicable
- 9-day fortnight for work/life balance
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- 12% employer superannuation contributions
- Lifestyle benefits (Fitness passport, discounted health insurance, gift cards, corporate banking)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrificing options
Interested?
Please send the following documents to
- Cover letter (no more than 300 words)
- Your current resume
- Completed Employment Application form
Applications Close: Thursday, 2 October 2025
Contact
For further information about this position contact Trevor Yujnovich, Foreperson Construction & Maintenance, on during business hours.
Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.
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