Cobar Shire Council

Labourer – Urban Services

ABOUT US

Cobar is a rural mining community located in western New South Wales, far removed from the hustle and bustle of city living. Council owns and operates the Cobar Shire & TAFE Library, Great Cobar Museum, Lilliane Brady Village (aged care facility), Children's Services, Youth & Community Centre as well as works depots in Euabalong and Cobar. 

Council’s core values - Accountability, Communication, Effective Leadership, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE IT) represent who we are as an organisation. They are the agreed guiding principles for how we carry out our duties and interact with our community.

ABOUT YOU

Our preferred candidate will be hard-working, enthusiastic urban services labourer with a 'can do' attitude, and the physical fitness to undertake the manual tasks required of this role in a safe and efficient manner.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Duties will include the construction and maintenance of irrigation systems, maintenance of town parks, median strips and sporting grounds, grave digging and beautification of the township of Cobar. 

This full-time position is classified as Band 1 Level 2 under Council's salary system in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award, working a nine-day fortnight, 38 hours per week.

To be successful in this role you will have a current provisional drivers license (minimum), construction induction (white) card and have previous experience in a general labouring role.

We offer the following employee benefits:

• Hourly rate for this position ranges from $25.94 - $30.03
• 11.5% Superannuation 
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight working 38-hours per week
• Free access to the Council gym
• Reimbursement of swimming pool season pass
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Active staff social club
• Confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A range of salary packaging options, allowing you to maximize your earnings and financial flexibility

For more information about this role, review the position description here.

Applications close 5pm Monday 5 May 2025.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a national police check and a pre employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.

Cobar Shire Council welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have suitable working rights in Australia to apply for this position.