Bricklayer
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 up to $89,651.68, per annum plus superannuation
(Salary will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)
We're looking for a skilled and adaptable Bricklayer to join our friendly City Works team. If you enjoy hands‐on work, take pride in quality craftsmanship, and want a role that offers variety, stability, and a genuine focus on work/life balance, this could be the perfect fit.
About the position
You'll be part of a small, supportive crew that looks after bricklaying, paving, repairs, and general maintenance across Council buildings, structures, and public spaces. No two days are the same, you might be working on new builds one day, tackling maintenance jobs the next, or jumping in to help with civil support tasks that keep the city moving.
Your day kicks off early at the depot, where you'll meet up with the team before heading out to different sites across the Local Government Area (Helensburgh to Yallah). The role runs on a nine‐day fortnight, but from time to time you may be asked to work the occasional weekend, some overtime, or take part in on‐call duties to help meet operational needs.
What You'll Be Doing
* Assessing and planning brick and paving works
* Repairing and maintaining Council buildings, structures, walls, and footpaths
* Operating tools and equipment safely, including a brick saw
* Working independently and as part of a close‐knit team
* Pitching in to support your team with other operational tasks when required
* Adapting to changing priorities, work locations, and daily tasks
* Maintaining high safety and quality standards
* Engaging respectfully with the public when needed
About you
You're a qualified Bricklayer with a Certificate III (or equivalent), bringing established experience and strong technical capability in bricklaying and paving. You're confident assessing work requirements and planning the right materials, tools, and methods to get the job done well. Adaptable and flexible, you're comfortable adjusting to changing tasks and priorities, and you bring a positive, team‐focused attitude, always willing to lend a team mate a hand when needed. You're physically capable of the manual, repetitive tasks the role requires, and you are a leader in safety with a strong commitment and understanding of WHS practices. You hold a White Card, have experience using a brick saw, and are open to gaining an MR licence, Traffic Control tickets, and other qualifications with our support-creating more development opportunities for you within Council.
Why you'll love working at Wollongong City Council!
1. 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.
2. Great working conditions
Enjoy a 35-hour work week or a 9-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off (RDO).
3. 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.
4. Generous leave provisions
Benefit from five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access long service leave after just five years.
5. Health, safety, and wellbeing
We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships.
6. 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. This job was originally advertised via Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.