Civil Construction Labourer (Works Officer 03)

Civil Construction Labourer (Works Officer 03) 
 

Salary: $70,892.28 per annum (plus industry allowance) 
Closing: Friday 30 October 2026 
Full time - Permanent

Do you enjoy hands on work, being outdoors, and making a visible impact in your community? Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Works Officer to join our Civil Infrastructure Maintenance team.

This is your chance to be part of a supportive crew that keeps our city moving by maintaining and improving the infrastructure everyone relies on. You’ll have the stability of a permanent role, the satisfaction of practical work, and the pride of seeing the results of your efforts every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Works Officer, you’ll work in small crews delivering essential maintenance across our civil infrastructure network. Your tasks may include:

• Asphalt work
• Operating plant and equipment
• General labouring duties
• Concrete maintenance
• Line marking to keep roads safe and clear
• Drainage maintenance

Why Join Us?

At Greater Shepparton City Council, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Excellent working conditions
• A nine day fortnight for better work life balance
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Access to health and wellbeing programs to support you both on and off the job

This position may work with, or around, Crystalline Silica. It is a requirement of the role to read and understand information relating to Silica:

1. What is Crystalline Silica?

Crystalline silica is the crystalline form of silicon dioxide, or silica, a naturally occurring mineral that forms a major component of most rocks.

The most common type of crystalline silica is quartz, which is found in sand, stone and granite.

2. What are the Health Risks?

Respirable crystalline silica can be harmful when it becomes airborne and is inhaled. Exposure to high concentrations over a short period of time, or low to medium concentrations over a long period of time can lead to serious diseases, including:

o   silicosis

o   lung cancer

o   kidney disease

o   autoimmune disease

3.To mitigate the risk, GSCC will provide to all employees:

o   Health monitoring to be conducted on entry and exit of employment

o   Correct PPE supplied to all employees

o   Training, Education and Information

For more information about this position please contact Dean Bailey, Group Coordinator Sealed Roads, on 03 5832 9356.