Upper Hunter Shire Council

General Labourer – Works Delivery

General Labourer
(Known within Council as Field Officer)
Merriwa
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.

Join US, Shape your career, it all starts here!

The role:
Council is seeking a 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!

Job Description: To view the Job Description for this role please click here

Closing Date: Friday 29th May 2026

Enquiries and Further Information:
Give Alan Burke - Works Delivery Coordinator a call on 04•• ••• 620 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 •••••100 to discuss.