Bricklayer

BRING YOUR TRADE SKILLS TO A GREAT TEAM WHERE NO TWO DAYS ARE THE SAME

• $1,486.61 gross per 38 hour week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Critical Worker Trade Allowance (CWTA) of $6.00 / hour. 
• Permanent Full time position based at our Principal Depot in Charlton.
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!

About Property Services

Within the Environment and Community Services Group, the Property Services Branch is responsible for a vast array of diverse assets from iconic Heritage Listed assets such as the Empire Theatre and Toowoomba City Hall, through to libraries, aquatic centres, depots, administration and other key community buildings, work in parks on parks infrastructure, as well as contributing to the maintenance of key road infrastructure such as traffic lights and street lighting. Spanning almost 13,000km2, the team works diligently to guarantee essential community services are maintained in every corner of the region.

About the position

As a Bricklayer at Toowoomba Regional Council, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of bricklaying, paving, concreting, and general laboring activities to support the construction, maintenance and repair of Council facilities and assets across the Toowoomba Region.

In this position, you will work under general supervision.

What we offer

• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
• Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
• Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

What you'll bring

• Trade certificate in Bricklaying.
• WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.
• Current ‘MR’ Medium Rigid Class Driver’s Licence, or a willingness to obtain within 3 months of commencement.
• More than 5 years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Organisational and teamwork skills.
• Communication and customer service skills.
• A commitment to Council's values, including Respect.

Please see the Position Description for more detailed information.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your current resume and ensure you answer all the application questions.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Ross Edser - Coordinator Building Services - on (07) 4688 6508 within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Bricklayer (3340).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf