Labourer (1188) – Permanent Full Time
Permanent Full-Time | Location: Yeppoon
About Us
Livingstone Shire sits along the stunning Capricorn Coast, covering 11,776 square kilometres and home to nearly 43,000 residents. Since its formation in 2013, Council has grown into a values-driven organisation with around 400 staff committed to delivering for our community.
Our region is known for its relaxed coastal lifestyle, pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and vibrant community spirit. It’s a place where connection matters, and where nature and opportunity live side by side.
Council’s culture is built on Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential, and Positivity; values that guide how we work and how we lead.
Our vision is to be A prosperous region for families, business, and future generations. We are committed to creating a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive community where people thrive, nature is protected, and innovation drives progress.
Our work is guided by four strategic pillars:
- Growth to Fund Service Delivery - Strategic investments and development to create sustainable revenue streams that support quality community services.
- Services That Meet Customer Expectations - Responsive, accessible and high-quality services that address the evolving needs of residents and businesses.
- Efficiency in Delivery - Streamlined processes, elimination of red tape, and smart resource allocation to maximise value for ratepayers and opportunity for Business diversity and growth.
- Protecting Our Natural Resources - Creating opportunity to protect and value Livingstone’s natural resources for future generations, whilst encouraging sustainable consumption of resources across our region.
The Role
Council is seeking to appoint a permanent Labourer to join our Urban Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a progressive organisation and contribute to the community you live in.
The successful candidate will undertake a wide range of labouring tasks as part of a multi-disciplined team responsible for the construction and maintenance of the Council’s infrastructure assets.
We are looking for candidates who have a positive safety mindset and can demonstrate attentiveness, alertness, cautiousness, are task focussed, and team orientated. It doesn’t matter what job you do at Council; safety is not negotiable.
If you share Council’s Values - Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity apply today and join our Local Government Team.
Pre-employment Screening
Preferred candidates will be required to participate in and complete:
- A successful Functional Capacity Evaluation; and
- Be willing and able to be immunised against Hepatitis A&B and Tetanus.
Key criteria for you to be successful in this role:
- Construction Industry Induction (White Card); and
- Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.
Benefits:
- Salary $70,700 per annum - QLGIA (Stream B) Level 3 including site allowance;
- Enjoy a coastal lifestyle in the beautiful Livingstone Shire.
- 9-day fortnight – balance your career and life;
- Salary Packaging options – customise your salary, your way;
- Access professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Work in a Values driven organisation;
- Positive safety culture – See. Stop. Report.
To apply for this position please address the selection criteria on the recruitment portal and supply a copy of your resume and any relevant qualifications/tickets or licences.
Applications close Monday, 9 November 2026 at midnight (AEST).
Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.