Here’s to Quilpie. Here’s to you.
Want to join a team where you're respected for your skills and experience, your wellbeing matters, and you have opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed?
Welcome to Quilpie Shire Council, where you’ll find real opportunities, real community and the life you want to live. We may be a small council, but we’re proudly punching well above our weight. Serving our community in Western Queensland since 1930, we’ve continually evolved with the needs of our people - and we’re just getting started.
We’re seeking a highly motivated Labourer for our Structures and Concrete crew to help build, maintain, and enhance the infrastructure that serves our community every day. Take ownership of your role and build a great career in a truly unique place that feels like home.
Your opportunity
As a Labourer (Structures & Concrete), you will play a key role in delivering and maintaining infrastructure that keeps our community safe, connected, and thriving. Reporting to the Structure & Concrete Supervisor, you will support the safe and efficient delivery of construction, maintenance, and repair works on essential structures and concrete assets across our region.
With integrity and pride, you will:
perform general labouring tasks
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provide support for Council's maintenance;-
ensure correct and adequate signage is installed and maintained; and-
follow WH&S & Quality plans are adhere- d
What you'll bring...
You are a dependable and motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors and contributing to the construction and maintenance of essential community infrastructure. You bring a strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and teamwork to every task while being motivated to achieve for our 700-strong community. You will bring our values of Respect, Communication, Fun and Humour, Pride, Trust and Teamwork to your everyday work.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
current General Construction Induction card
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current Qld 'C' Class Drivers Licence;
fitness to undertake regular manual labour;
ability to obtain skills in the use, service and maintenance of all equipment and plant.
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Although it’s not essential, it would be great if you had:
current Qld 'MR' or higher Drivers Licence;
concreting experience; and
up to date knowledge of construction and maintenance techniques and approaches.
Why Quilpie Shire Council?
We’re a Council with big ideas and bold energy. As a Labourer (Structures & Concrete), You’ll work with a solid crew who take pride in their work, brings good energy to every project, and know how to enjoy the day while getting the job done.
For those after an unexpected, life-enriching change of pace, this hands-on labouring role is a chance to learn, get stuck in, and be part of something real.
Plus, living in Quilpie Shire means shaping the life you want to live. This is a welcoming, family-friendly community where people look out for each other, where you’ll build real relationships and celebrate alongside everyone who turns out for the big events we host. You’ll also soak in spectacular Outback landscapes, enjoy an abundance of outdoor and sporting activities, access excellent medical care, and so much more.
You’ll also be rewarded for your commitment with a range of benefits, including:
Salary packaging option
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Our annual Wellbeing Week, with everything from hearing and skin checks to healthy cooking workshops and advice on super retirement fund option- s
Ongoing training and professional development opportunitie- s
9 day fortnights
Boost your career in a place that feels like home
All applicants will be assessed as received and provided a response.
Candidates who have previously applied for this position are not required to submit another application.
Position Description
Quilpie Shire Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values all people. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate.
