Labourer

Labourer Water Services / Labourer Smart Water Meter
Requisition Number: 530
Salary Range: $59,392.02 - $60,154.26 per annum
Position Type: 2 Permanent Positions & 2 Temporary Positions (Temporary until November 2026)
Location: 98 – 108 Magazine Street, Cairns
Application Close Date:  Sunday, 16 February 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Join Our Team: Labourer – Water Services 
Are you ready to make a splash in your career? Do you enjoy hands-on work, achieving goals, and being part of a team that keeps communities thriving? If so, we want YOU to join our Water Services team as a Labourer!

Who We Are:
Cairns Regional Council is dedicated to delivering essential water services that keep our community healthy, safe, and running smoothly. We’re passionate about maintaining high-quality water systems, and we’re looking for a hardworking and reliable Labourers to help us continue making a difference.

What You’ll Do:
As a Labourer in Water Services, you’ll play a vital role by assisting in maintaining and improving water reticulation assets. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
•    Assisting with the installation, repair, and maintenance of water reticulation mains, service connections, water meters, valves, and hydrants.
•    Operating and maintaining tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
•    Performing water main and service locations.
•    Troubleshooting issues in water delivery systems and working to resolve them promptly.
•    Ensuring work sites are clean, safe, and compliant with health and safety standards.

What We’re Looking For:
•    A team player with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
•    Previous experience in water systems maintenance and construction works.
•    Physically fit and capable of performing manual labour in varying weather conditions.
•    A willingness to learn and grow within the role.
•    Basic computer skills.
•    A valid MR driver’s licence.
•    Construction White Card

Why Join Us. Here are a few good reasons to get on board:
•    Monday – Friday work (Some weekend work and call out duties required – penalty rates apply)
•    Flexible work arrangements - 9-day fortnight (76) hours per fortnight
•    Fortnightly pay
•    Uniform provided
•    Good work hours
•    Stable local Cairns based work
•    3 hours paid time each year for an annual health check
•    Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
•    Up 5 weeks annual leave
•    Up to 3 weeks personal leave
•    Secure your future with up to 12% superannuation contributions
•    Salary sacrifice opportunities
•    Career progression opportunities 
•    Safe work practices and a commitment to safety on the job

Now we want to hear about YOU!
Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.
Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
Phone:(07) 4044 3310
Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Website: Vacancies & applications | Cairns Regional Council