Classification: General Service Officer Level 5/6
Salary: $77,358 - $85,255 plus superannuation
Position No: 67252
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 July 2026
Contact Officer: Graeme Roughton on [email protected] or 0481107078
Details: Do you enjoy a challenge and want to be part of a high‑performing team?
Join Roads ACT and be part of a dedicated crew that builds, maintains, and improves Canberra every day.
Roads ACT, within the City and Environment Directorate (CED), is seeking reliable, safety‑focused, and motivated individuals to fill a Concrete Labourer (GSO5/6) position within the Works team.
Roads ACT is responsible for the management of the ACT’s territorial and municipal roads, national highways, community paths, stormwater networks, bridges, car park facilities, traffic signals, street lighting, and associated infrastructure. These assets are managed on behalf of the ACT Government for the benefit and enjoyment of the Canberra community.
The Works business unit delivers predominantly in‑house services and provides a 24/7 incident response. Our services include street sweeping, line marking and signage maintenance, roadside furniture maintenance, road grading, and small to medium road maintenance works, including asphalt and concreting.
In this role, you will primarily undertake general concreting and road maintenance activities. You may rotate across various road maintenance crews depending on operational requirements, providing opportunities to develop new skills and contribute to a diverse range of works. The concreting team is seeking candidates with experience working in a road or construction environment, preferably with some concreting experience. The role may involve undertaking additional related duties across the broader Works team to support service delivery and build team capability.
The Concrete Labourer position within Roads ACT's Works Team involves assisting with the preparation, pouring, finishing, demolition, and disposal of concrete assets, while undertaking screeding and finishing activities to ensure high-quality concrete outcomes. The role contributes to the construction and maintenance of a range of Territory assets, including roads, driveways, kerbs, gutters, and verges. Employees are required to safely operate hand and power tools and carry out all tasks in accordance with established standard operating procedures, workplace health and safety requirements, and quality standards. The position offers the opportunity to work as part of a dedicated team responsible for maintaining and improving Canberra's essential road and civil infrastructure.
What we can offer you:
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The opportunity to play a direct role in making Canberra a better place
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Allowances exceeding $7,000 per annum
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Strong work–life balance, including access to a 9‑day fortnight and generous leave entitlements
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A supportive, inclusive, and safety‑focused team environment
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
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Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
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Traffic controller (TCR) – essential or ability to obtain within three months of appointment.
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Implement traffic control plans (IMP) – essential or ability to obtain within three months of appointment.
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CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. Workplace Health and Safety Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain; General Construction Induction Card (White Card) – essential.
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11084NAT - Asbestos awareness card or a willingness to obtain - Asbestos Awareness Training and evidence of completion delivered by a Registered Training Organisation is required before commencement, for further information refer to: Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT - essential.
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10830NAT - Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention – essential.
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HLTAIDO11 – Provide First Aid – essential or ability to obtain within six months of appointment.
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Current driver’s licence class C is essential, class MR (medium rigid) essential or obtainable within three months of appointment.
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Competent in mobile software applications and the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
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This position does require a pre-employment medical.
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This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.
Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports.
How to Apply:
- A supporting statement of no more than two pages outlining experience and/or ability and clearly addressing each of the requirements listed in Selection Criteria section in the attached Position Description.
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A current curriculum vitae including names of two referees
Applications should be submitted .
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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