Overview
Location: Wollongong, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
Civil Labourer. At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community. Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here
Permanent Full-time
Salary from: $70,532 up to $78,929 per annum plus superannuation (Salary will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)
About The Position
Join our South Maintenance team and help keep Wollongong's public spaces safe, functional, and looking their best. You\'ll take on a mix of civil maintenance tasks, from concrete and footpath repairs to reactive works, and no two days are the same.
You\'ll enjoy a nine-day fortnight, start early at the depot, work across the LGA, support other teams when needed, and use tablets and safety systems as part of your everyday work. This hands-on role suits someone adaptable, collaborative, and eager to learn, with opportunities to develop into plant operator or truck-driving roles. Occasional overtime/on-call work may be required from time to time as per operational needs.
Responsibilities
* Carry Out Scheduled And Reactive Maintenance, Including concrete works and basic finishing
* Footpath repairs and formwork
* Managing trip hazards
* Sinkholes and structural maintenance
* General civil asset management upkeep
About You
You're someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in doing a job well, and brings a positive, can-do attitude to the team each day. You're adaptable, willing to pitch in wherever you're needed, and comfortable working across different tasks, whether it\'s concrete work, formwork, general maintenance, or supporting other crews on site. You hold a General Construction Induction (White Card), a valid Class C Drivers Licence and bring demonstrated experience in civil concreting and basic concrete finishes, along with the ability to construct basic footpath formwork.
You're safety-minded and understand the importance of following procedures, contributing to risk assessments, and looking out for your team and the community. You communicate well with coworkers and the public, and you're someone who works just as confidently alongside others as you do independently.
You're physically capable of the demands of the role, open to learning new skills, and keen to grow your capability over time. With Council\'s support, you're ready to develop in areas like truck driving, small-plant operation, and other civil maintenance skills that can help you step up in the future.
Why you\'ll love working at Wollongong City Council
* True work-life balance: We know you work hard, and we make sure that effort is rewarded with real flexibility. Our hybrid work options, flex-time, and rostered days off mean you can maintain balance while delivering great outcomes.
* Great working conditions: Enjoy a 9-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off (RDO).
* Career growth and recognition
We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed.
* Generous leave provisions: Five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access long service leave after five years.
* Health, safety, and wellbeing: We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships.
* A vibrant social culture: Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events!
Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference.
For more information, click on \"Apply\" to be redirected to Wollongong City Council\'s job vacancy page.
Applications close 11:59pm Monday 16 March 2026
We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you\'ll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans.
Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.
Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
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