INTERNAL ONLY - BUILDERS JACKHAMMER LABOURER

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Public Space Operations

Wages: Trade Services BW2 $1,502.70 per week + 14% Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Eagle Farm Regional Operations Centre

Our Business

Infrastructure Services (ISG) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.​

Our Branch

Public Space Operations is a customer focused and commercially driven business services delivery team, that prides itself on keeping Brisbane’s streets and public spaces clean, green and safe for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.

The Role

Join Brisbane City Council as a Builders Jackhammer Labourer within our Public Space Operations team. In this hands-on role, you’ll assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of signage assets across the city, ensuring compliance with legislative standards and contributing to a safe and well-maintained urban environment. You’ll work closely with your team leader, operate machinery and tools, and uphold Council’s commitment to customer service and safety.

This position offers variety and responsibility, including on-call roster participation, quality checks, and coordination with contractors when required. You’ll represent Council professionally, maintain accurate records, and ensure all work meets industry standards. If you enjoy practical outdoor work, take pride in delivering quality outcomes, and value teamwork, this role is for you.

To be successful you will have:

• Experience in signage repairs and maintenance, including troubleshooting
• Ability to interpret work plans and work under limited supervision
• Strong literacy and communication skills for paperwork and customer interaction
• Commitment to safety and willingness to participate in an on-call roster and after hours work requirements.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role will require a White Card, an MR Drivers Licence, and you will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Andrew Mead on 07 3403 0002.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 4 December 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. #LI-DNI