Civil Labourer – South of Cairns

Protech is seeking Civil Labourers for ongoing civil construction projects along the corridor from south of Cairns through Innisfail to Mission Beach. These positions offer consistent work, competitive rates, and the opportunity to be part of a major civil infrastructure project.

About the Role:

• Immediate start
• Casual positions with ongoing work
• Project location between south of Cairns, Innisfail, and Mission Beach
• Project pauses in late December and recommences in early February
• Pay rates starting from $40.95 per hour
• Overtime and penalty rates available
• Potential for day and night shift work depending on project requirements
• Stable, long-term opportunities for the right candidates

Key Responsibilities:

• General civil labouring duties
• Assisting with road, drainage, and civil construction works
• Manual handling and use of hand and power tools
• Working safely around machinery, plant, and site personnel
• Maintaining a safe and tidy work environment
• Following all site safety procedures and directions

Tickets & Experience Required:

• Current Driver’s Licence (essential)
• Construction White Card (essential)
• Reliable vehicle and ability to travel to and from the project site
• Previous civil labouring experience preferred
• Civil construction tickets such as Excavator, Skid Steer, Roller, or similar are highly regarded
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety

About You:

• Available to start immediately
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to attending work every day
• Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual labour
• Able to work flexible hours, including potential night shifts
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Seeking ongoing employment within the civil construction industry
• Able to travel independently to the project site each shift

Important:
Due to project requirements, applicants must be available for an immediate start, hold a current driver’s licence and Construction White Card, and have reliable transport to travel to and from the site daily. The project will pause over the late December period and recommence in early February, so please consider this when applying.

How to Apply:
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About Protech:
At Protech, we provide great work to great people. We support our team with safe and reliable work, regular site visits and check-ins, a responsive and supportive team, and correct pay on time. As an equal opportunity employer, we connect great people with great opportunities every day.