* A varied and challenging role will have the successful applicant operate and maintain medium complexity plant and equipment in a competent and efficient manner to deliver council's work program.
* Competitive annual salary commencing at $71,962, plus up to 14% superannuation.
* Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programmes, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.
About the Region
Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.
For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.
Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $71,962, plus up to 14% superannuation.
Closing Date: Sunday 12th April 2026 at 11.00pm AEST
No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.
Role Overview
This position supports Council's direction by undertaking a wide range of labouring, plant operation and truck driving tasks as part of a multi‐disciplined team that is responsible for the construction and maintenance of Council's infrastructure assets in accordance with recognised standards.
* Demonstrated ability to undertake specialised tasks including operation of plant, vehicles, equipment and tools in a competent and proficient manner.
* Demonstrated physical agility and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting and bending.
* Demonstrated ability to maintain harmony within a team and foster good working relationships with all council employees and members of the public.
* Demonstrated ability to plan and organise complex road construction and maintenance work under limited supervision.
* Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations or equivalent.
* Queensland 'HR' Class driver's licence or above that is current and maintained, plus other licences or competences relevant to plant and equipment/trucks at this level of the Award.
* Queensland General Construction Induction (White/Blue card) or equivalent.
* Conduct Roller Operations or equivalent.
* Operate and maintain medium complexity plant and equipment in a competent and efficient manner to deliver council's work programme in accordance with the level of the Award.
* Perform labouring tasks in a safe, competent, efficient and timely manner to deliver councils work programme to quality standards.
* Identify new ways to improve work practices in accordance with council's continuous improvement commitment.
* Champion technology improvements to support a mobile workforce; contribute to the development of procedures in relation to area of work; work autonomously, cohesively and collaboratively with other council teams.
Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications Criteria
* Demonstrated experience in construction and maintenance of roads including earthworks, pavements, drainage, stormwater and concreting.
* Cert 3 in civil construction / plant or similar.
* Working at Heights.
* Traffic Management Implementation.
* Competency to conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations (RIIMP0318D).
* Competency to conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations (RIIMPO320F).
Who to Contact
For further information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Road Maintenance, Robert Dwine on 0417 447 264 or email robert.dwine@gympie.qld.gov.au.
What we offer?
* Access to employee health and well‐being programmes.
* Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
* Long service leave after seven years.
* Generous superannuation scheme of up to 14 per cent.
* Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements.
* Employee assistance programme offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.
Our Values
* Accountability
* Communication
* Customer Service Focused
* Integrity
* Teamwork and Collaboration
Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.
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