Labourer - Water Industry Worker 1 (200969)
Permanent Full Time - 38 hours per week
$81,675.88 Annually + 13% super
Water Industry Worker 1 (Labourer) including applicable allowances
Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… on beautiful Redlands Coast.
Redlands is proud to rank among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing in the SGS Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index - confirming our community as a great place to live, work, and grow.
Join our team as a Water Industry Worker (Labourer)
Ready to roll up your sleeves and build a career in the water industry? Want to be part of a team that keeps essential services running for an entire community? Come and join the City Water team at Redland City Council.
You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality reactive and planned maintenance, non-routine construction, and property connection services across Redland City’s water and wastewater networks. From maintaining hydrants and mains to supporting critical infrastructure, your work will make a real difference every day - all while operating safely and efficiently.
Want to be part of something bigger? You’ll be contributing to services at scale - supporting a network that delivers over 14 billion litres of safe drinking water to more than 65,000 properties and treats over 14 billion litres of wastewater each year. Using your practical skills, you’ll help deliver essential works, support efficient resource use, respond to customer needs, and ensure jobs are completed safely, on time, and to a high standard.
This is a hands-on, field-based role with real opportunity - grow your skills, gain industry qualifications, and progress your career as you build experience and technical capability.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting with construction, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater infrastructure
Operating tools, small plant, and equipment safely in a field-based environment
Performing manual labour tasks, including confined space entry and traffic management
Following health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, identifying risks as needed
Working collaboratively to deliver tasks safely, efficiently, and on time
Providing professional customer service and communicating clearly with customers and the community when required.
Skills and experience:
Hands-on experience in construction, labouring, or a similar outdoor work environment (water industry experience is a bonus, not essential)
Confidence using tools, small plant, or equipment, along with a willingness to keep learning and building your skills
Experience working outdoors and performing manual labour, including tasks like confined space entry and traffic management
A strong commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental practices
A reliable, team-focused approach with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn
Good communication skills and a genuine focus on providing helpful, friendly customer service
Make sure to read the full Position Description before applying - it outlines everything you need to tailor your resume and cover letter.
Why this role stands out:
Enjoy great work-life balance with a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) & 38 hour work week
Join a supportive, skilled, and friendly City Water team
Opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career in the water industry
Working for us means enjoying diverse work and gaining opportunities to grow in a region of outstanding natural beauty - Redlands Coast. In return for your passion and commitment to making a meaningful and ongoing contribution to our naturally wonderful community, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you.
More reasons to love working with us:
- Professional development – job-specific training, study assistance, leadership and critical skills programs, plus access to an extensive range of online courses through LinkedIn Learning. We invest in your growth from day one.
- Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave with leave loading, 15 days personal/carer’s leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and additional flexible leave options to support your lifestyle.
- Rewarding role-specific allowances recognising the responsibilities, skill, and impact of your position.
- Mental health and wellbeing support – access to EAP, external providers, training, and awareness programs to foster openness and reduce stigma.
- Exclusive employee lifestyle perks – discounts, cashback, health benefits, and savings on essentials, travel, tech, dining, and car ownership through novated leasing, plus employee banking benefits.
- Optional purchased leave available after probation.
- Incentives for returning from parental leave including credited leave and superannuation benefits.
Who we are:
Redland City Council is a local government organisation proudly serving the Redlands Coast community. From maintaining roads, parks, waterways and islands, to delivering essential services like waste, water, libraries, and community events - we support the city’s day-to-day life and long-term growth. With over 1,200 employees across diverse teams, we’re committed to shaping a thriving, sustainable region that our community is proud of.
Guided by our Values, we’re proud of the work we do and the people who make it possible. Visit our careers page to learn more about the stories of our incredible team.
Eligibility:
- You'll hold a Current Class C drivers' licence.
- You'll hold a Medium Rigid (MR) licence or the ability to acquire.
- You'll have the ability to participate in the rotating after-hours on-call roster, including weekends and public holidays .
- You'll have the physical capability and ability to hold a confined space entry certificate.
- You'll prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Construction White Card).
- Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal history check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
- To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
Ready to join us?
Please include:
- A one-page cover letter; and
- A current resume outlining how you meet the role requirements.
Note: We do not accept email, hard copy or third-party applications.
For more information about this position (200969), please contact Marek Miller on 0479 190 297. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 12/07/2026.
At Redland City Council, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute to their full potential. We value the unique perspectives and experiences our people bring to serving our community.
To support an inclusive recruitment experience, please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment or interview process by contacting [email protected]
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