Eurobodalla Shire Council

Labourers

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

We have multiple full-time labouring roles available in our Major Projects Division for the right candidates! Your main duties will include:

• Doing your part in the completing construction/maintenance works projects.
• Supporting other staff, contractors and sub-contractors and providing customer service to the public.
• Doing physical labour and other construction/maintenance manual tasks.

About you

We want team members who enjoy working outdoors, have experience in construction and maintenance environments and knowledge of using plant machinery for concrete works. Your can-do attitude, common sense and ability to work in a team will be a standout! To be the preferred candidate, your application should contain examples of the following:

• Relevant Certificate III (or willingness to work towards) and relevant experience in construction and maintenance environments.
• Understanding and experience in plant capabilities and outputs.
• Willingness to do physical labouring tasks.
• Good oral, written, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Open to completing recognised training opportunities with Council assistance!

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $2,593.04 to $2,794.97 gross per fortnight comprising:

• $2,287.76 to $2,468.86 base salary per fortnight
• $37.84 Adverse Working Conditions allowance per fortnight
• $267.44 to $288.27 superannuation per fortnight (calculated at 11.5%)

Appointment to this position is subject to medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Scott Cunningham on 0417 461 466.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11:00pm Wednesday 26 March 2025.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.