Construction Worker

About Us

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special. 

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.

A new era for Lismore Roads has arrived!  

The mission has been set to chart a new course for Lismore Roads. Our purpose is community driven, our mission is simple - Improve the Roads for our Community!  

With a new structure and operational strategy for roads, Lismore City Council is calling on all those who are looking for a meaningful challenge to get involved. If you want to be part of the rebirth and reinvigoration of your local roads department, and work at the forefront of revitalising and rebuilding a community, then we want to hear from you. The task before us is not insignificant - it will require fortitude, passion, and perseverance. 

We can't guarantee you'll always be appreciated by every member of our community, but you will be joining a team committed to making a positive impact and feel a real sense of kinship with your fellow colleagues. We love Lismore, and we want to change it's story forever - if your story, purpose, and values align with this, then we want to hear from you!

About this Position:

We have an exciting opportunity for multiple Construction Workers to join our Roads department. The primary function of the Construction Worker role is to assist in road construction and maintenance by performing a range of skilled manual tasks, operating small plant and equipment, and handling various types of rollers. This role is critical in building and maintaining the infrastructure that connects communities.

What we can offer you:

• Attractive wages and conditions 
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs

What we trust you to deliver:

• Perform skilled manual tasks, including concreting, pipe laying, and road maintenance
• Safely operate small plant, rollers, and medium rigid vehicles to support construction activities
• Set up and manage traffic control around worksites to ensure safety and efficiency
• Follow Work Health and Safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment
• Use Council systems to manage tasks and updates effectively

What you will need to be successful:

• Cert III in Civil Construction or relevant experience
• Traffic Controller Ticket (TCR), White Card, Current Class Light Rigid Driver’s Licence
• Be accepting of new ideas and embrace change
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills
• Flexible and adaptable with a drive for improvement and learning
• A passion for Lismore and personal values that align with our mission

More information

Full position description: Click here

Full Time: 76 hours per fortnight 

Salary: Attractive wages and conditions, including a 76-hour fortnight with an RDO, plus on-call and overtime opportunities

Closing date: Friday 10 January 2025 at 9am 

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Jeremy Sleigh, Manager Roads Delivery, on 0427 017 162 or email people@lismore.nsw.gov.au  Please note: Council will be closed from 21 December 2024 to 1 January 2025, re-opening on 2 January 2025. If you submit an inquiry during the closure period it will be answered when Council re-opens

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity