$1,123–$1,214 per week* + 12% Super + Allowances
At PMHC, every employee plays a part in achieving positive outcomes for our community.
We are currently building a talent pool for Labourers and Truck Drivers (HR) to support our Sealed Roads and Project Delivery teams within the Infrastructure Division.
These are hands‐on, outdoor roles contributing to the construction and maintenance of essential infrastructure including roads, drainage, and civil assets across our region. Successful applicants may be considered for current and future vacancies across our Infrastructure teams.
Roles
Labourers
* Undertake general labouring activities across civil construction and maintenance works
* Assist with roadworks, drainage, concreting, landscaping and pipelaying
* Operate hand tools and small plant safely and efficiently
* Support traffic control at worksites
* Follow work instructions and safety procedures
* Contribute to a safe and productive team environment
* Current Class C Driver's Licence
* Construction Induction Card (White Card)
* Demonstrated labouring experience and manual handling knowledge
* Ability to work effectively in a team
* Sound communication, literacy and numeracy skills
* Understanding of Work Health and Safety obligations
* Ability to participate in after‐hours/on‐call work
* Experience in civil construction or road maintenance
* Concreting, pipelaying or drainage experience
* Traffic control tickets
* Manual Drivers Licence
Truck Drivers
* Operate heavy rigid trucks and associated plant safely and efficiently
* Undertake labouring duties associated with infrastructure works
* Maintain transport and stormwater assets
* Conduct pre-start checks and basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment
* Assist with roadworks, drainage, concreting, landscaping and pipelaying
* Participate in traffic control and on-call rosters
* Ensure compliance with WHS and Council policies
* Current Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver's Licence, MR licence may be considered (progressing to HR)
* Construction Induction Card (White Card)
* Demonstrated experience operating trucks (>8 tonne, multi-axle preferred)
* Ability to perform labouring tasks
* Knowledge of WHS requirements
* Sound communication, literacy and numeracy skills
* Ability to work after hours/on call as required
* Experience in civil construction or infrastructure maintenance
* Plant and equipment operation experience
* Basic mechanical knowledge
* Concreting, drainage or pipelaying experience
* Manual Drivers Licence
Why Join PMHC?
* Stable and supportive team environment
* Opportunities for training and career progression
* 9-day fortnight (full-time roles)
* Strong focus on safety, wellbeing and teamwork
* Roles available: Labourers and Truck Drivers (HR)
* Worktypes: Permanent, temporary, full-time, part-time and casual opportunities
* Starting salary of $1,123.60 per week with potential progression up to $1,257.65 per week. Adverse Working Conditions Level 1 and On‐Call
* Starting salary of $1,214.70 per week with potential progression up to $1,359.63 per week. Adverse Working Conditions Level 1 and On‐Call
* Fortnightly RDO (For full-time roles)
* PPE provided
* Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
* Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
* Long service leave after 5 years
* Generous employee assistance program
* Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
* Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements
This recruitment process will create an eligibility list for 12 months. Successful applicants may be appointed to current vacancies or future roles as they arise across our Infrastructure teams.
Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the principles of a child‐safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. At Port Macquarie‐Hastings Council, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the vibrant community we serve—where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact us at jobs@pmhc.nsw.gov.au. We're here to support you every step of the way.
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