Site Preparation & Maintenance: Perform manual excavation, trench digging, back filling, and compaction of earth using hand tools and small plant.
Material Handling: Load, unload, and safely transport heavy materials (soil, pipes, aggregates, tools, timber) around the worksite.
Trades Assistance: Assist skilled tradespeople (e.g., plumbers, carpenters, concrete finishers) with setting up equipment, mixing mortar/concrete, and general tasks.
Safety & Compliance: Implement and maintain traffic control (as accredited), conduct pre-start checks on equipment, and ensure strict compliance with WHS procedures (White Card required).
Form work: Set up, align, and dismantle wooden or steel forms for pouring concrete for footpaths, kerb and guttering, driveways, and ramps.
Pouring & Finishing: Pour, spread, level, and screed wet concrete. Apply specialised techniques (floating, trowelling, stamping) to achieve a smooth, decorative, or textured finish.
Curing & Repair: Cut expansion joints, apply curing compounds, and patch/repair existing concrete structures and defects.
Grounds Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance of parks, reserves, playgrounds, sports fields, and streets capes, including mowing, weeding, pruning, and mulching.
Equipment Operation: Safely operate small plant and equipment, such as commercial mowers, brush cutters, chainsaws (if certified), and hedge trimmers.
Horticulture: Assist with the planting of trees, shrubs, and seasonal flowers; maintain and repair basic irrigation systems.
Cleanliness: Collect and dispose of litter, green waste, and debris to ensure public spaces are clean, safe, and attractive.
Proven ability to perform sustained manual labour in varying weather conditions.
Current Construction Induction Card (White Card).
Preferred : MR/HR Driver's Licence (essential for operating certain Council vehicles/equipment)
Strong commitment to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and environmental standards.
Good verbal communication and ability to follow complex instructions.
Start your stable, rewarding career serving the community!