$82K Total Remuneration Package
$68K Base Salary
Location: Beerwah
Vacancy No: 6795
Permanent - Full-time
Applications close: Sunday, 22 March 2026 11:59pm AEST
Why work with us?
At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!
With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.
About the Role
The Transport Network Operations branch looks after Council’s roads and road related infrastructure and provides a diverse range of maintenance, construction and asset management services.
The role of Civil Field Worker you will be out in the field overseeing the various contractors delivering work on behalf of Council through onsite audits for safety, quality and environmental compliance. Reporting audits results and escalating issues back through the relevant inspector.
As a Civil Field Worker you will:
* Carry out general civil labouring tasks including concreting, kerb and channel work, drainage, road maintenance and debris removal.
* Competently interpret construction drawings to guide daily work activities
* Perform steel fixing and formwork as a regular part of your day‑to‑day duties
* Follow all workplace health, safety and environmental procedures and report hazards or incidents immediately.
* Operate and maintain Council machinery and equipment safely and correctly.
* Complete daily paperwork and work effectively as part of a high‑performing team.
About you
You enjoy hands‑on work, take pride in producing quality outcomes and can follow direction to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
You work well in a team, communicate clearly and bring a positive, reliable attitude to your work.
As a requirement of this role, you will possess a General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) White Card, and a Current “C” Class drivers licence.
Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:
* 9-day fortnight - to support your enjoyment of the lifestyle benefits Sunshine Coast has to offer.
* Pay you 17.5% loading when taking annual leave (4 weeks entitlement per year)
* Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs
How to apply
Your written application should include:
* a 1-page cover letter expressing your interest and summarising your suitability for the role with reference to the Position Profile;
* ·A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.
For specific enquiries contact Paul Watt during business hours on 0409 715 ***.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.