Skilled Concrete Labourers

  • Ipswich
  • Temporary
  • Mon Nov 24 03:52:24 2025
  • 90M0683678

The primary purpose of this ongoing casual role is to provide expert-level concrete finishing and screeding services for Council's civil maintenance and infrastructure projects. A critical secondary function is to leverage extensive experience (4+ years minimum) to actively mentor, train, and upskill existing Council crews in proper concreting techniques, quality assurance, and site safety best practices.

Concrete Execution & Quality

  • Perform all aspects of concrete placement, finishing, and shaping to an impeccable standard, including floating, trowelling, and achieving various surface finishes (e.g., broom finish, smooth).

  • Execute precision screeding and levelling using both hand tools and mechanical equipment (e.g., vibrating screeds) for footpaths, kerb and channel, slabs, and drainage structures.

  • Accurately measure, set out, and construct form work and boxing for specific concreting requirements.

  • Monitor concrete mix consistency, slump, and curing processes, making necessary on-site adjustments.

Training and Leadership

  • Act as a technical leader on site, providing clear, hands-on instruction and demonstration to up skill less experienced Council crew members.

  • Provide constructive feedback and guidance to ensure quality workmanship across the team.

  • Promote a positive and productive team environment that prioritise learning and safety.

Safety and Compliance

  • Strictly adhere to all Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies, procedures, and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).

  • Conduct pre-start checks and Tool Box Talks, proactively identifying and mitigating potential site hazards.

  • Ensure all plant, tools, and equipment used are maintained, operated correctly, and safely stored.


Essential Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum 4+ years demonstrated experience as a highly skilled Concrete Finisher/Concrete Screed, preferably within civil infrastructure or a local government context.

  • Current Construction White Card.

  • Current Australian Driver's Licence.

  • Proven ability to train and mentor staff effectively.

  • Flexibility and ability to be available for shifts on short notice (up to 3 days per week).

  • Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to WHS compliance.


Ready to join the Council team and put your training skills to work for $650 a day? Don't wait—APPLY NOW! We will be in touch directly with those candidates selected to move forward with the hiring process.