UH
General Labourer
full-time•Scone•A$1k - A$1k
About this role
GENERAL
labourer x 3
(Known within
Council as Field Officer)
Scone
Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week) – 9 day
fortnight
Looking to build a hands-on career while contributing to
essential services in your community?
Start or continue your career in civil construction and
maintenance in an organisation that values your work and encourages career
progression.
The role:
Council is seeking suitably experienced and motivated labourer
to join our Roads Construction and Roads Maintenance (Works Delivery) teams.
These positions play a vital role in the construction, maintenance, and upkeep
of Council’s sealed and unsealed road and drainage network plus other related
infrastructure.
The role involves a variety of hands-on labouring duties,
including but not limited to:
- Construction
and maintenance of sealed and unsealed roads
- Operation
of plant, tools and equipment
- Traffic
control and worksite setup
- General
road and infrastructure maintenance activities
- Working
alongside an experienced team to learn and contribute to the delivery of
visible outcomes in your community.
We welcome motivated individuals, including recent school
leavers with some labouring experience, who are willing to learn and build a
career in civil construction. Training and development will be provided to
suitable applicants.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to complete
a Certificate III in Civil Construction and obtain their truck licence or plant
operation certification as part of their employment.
What’s on Offer:
- A salary range from $1096.80 – $1228.40 per week (based on
relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation + allowances
- A true 38 hour working week, Monday – Friday working week
with the opportunity for overtime if desired.
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (working a 9-day fortnight)
- Four weeks of Annual Leave per year
- Access to Long Service Leave after five years
- Generous Sick Leave entitlements
- Training and upskilling opportunities
- Salary sacrifice options
- Secure, permanent employment with Council.
What we need from you:
- A class C driver’s licence
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Willingness to work outdoors in a practical hands-on role
- Previous experience in road construction, maintenance or a
similar labouring role will be highly regarded.
- A current White Card or willingness to obtain
- A current MR licence and traffic control tickets are
desirable, as is experience operating light plant and machinery.
About us:
Council
is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work
together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to
make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we
do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are
being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and
cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient,
effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to
provide improved environmental responsibility.
Located in the
picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa,
Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and
see for yourself!
Closing Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026
Job Description: To view this job description please click here
Enquiries and Further Information
Give Peter Warden –Works Delivery Coordinator a call on 02 6540 1170 or e-mail [email protected] to discuss this opportunity.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 02 65401100 to discuss.
What you'll do
- The role involves construction, maintenance, and upkeep of the Council’s road and drainage network. Labourers will perform a variety of hands-on duties and work alongside an experienced team.
About Upper Hunter Shire Council
Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, about 250 kilometres north of Sydney. It is bounded by Liverpool Plains Shire and the Tamworth Regional Council area in the north, Gloucester and Dungog Shires in the east, the Singleton Council area and Muswellbrook Shire in the south and the Mid-Western Regional Council area and Warrumbungle Shire in the west.
The Shire is a predominantly rural area and encompasses a total land area of about 8,000 square kilometres, of which a large proportion is National Park and nature reserves. Most of the rural area is used for grazing, dairy farming, horse studs and general farming. The main township is Scone, with smaller townships of Aberdeen, Merriwa and Murrurundi. The Shire is a major cattle, crop, goat, pig, poultry and sheep producer, has an increasing number of vineyards, an abattoir which supplies the Australian and overseas markets, and the best and friendliest rural community within easy travelling distance from Sydney and Newcastle.
The Shire has a vibrant rural community that has been able to develop its own unique character, with Aberdeen hosting to the annual "Aberdeen Highland Games"; Merriwa being well known for its popular "Festival of the Fleeces"; Murrurundi with one of the largest sheep dog trials in the state and the annual "King of the Ranges Stockman's Challenge", and Scone renowned for its thoroughbred horse industry and the long running "Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival".
Upper Hunter Shire Council offers a diverse range of positions in departments such as, Tourism, Human Resources, Accounting, Information Technology, Civil Construction, Parks and Gardens, Youth Work, Community Services, Health and Building, Town Planning, Children Services, and Engineering.
There are many benefits of working in Local Government such as making a difference in your local community, there’s many opportunities to multi-skill, having job security and ongoing education and training.
Ready to join Upper Hunter Shire Council?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Upper Hunter Shire Council pay for a General Labourer?
Upper Hunter Shire Council offers a competitive compensation package for the General Labourer role. The salary range is AUD 1k - 1k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a General Labourer do at Upper Hunter Shire Council?
As a General Labourer at Upper Hunter Shire Council, you will: the role involves construction, maintenance, and upkeep of the Council’s road and drainage network. Labourers will perform a variety of hands-on duties and work alongside an experienced team..
Is the General Labourer position at Upper Hunter Shire Council remote?
The General Labourer position at Upper Hunter Shire Council is based in Scone, New South Wales, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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