Team Member Grading DRFA Program - Fixed Term (Two positions)
Job No: GRC1615
Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $71,962, plus up to 14% superannuation
Fixed term: Initial fixed-term appointment of 12 months, with potential extension for an additional 12 months based on business needs
Location: 2 positions based at Gympie
Closing Date: Sunday 10th May 2026 at 11.00pm AEST
About the Opportunity
Day‐to‐day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Operate and maintain medium‐complexity plant and equipment in a competent and efficient manner to deliver council's work program in accordance with the level of the Award.
* Perform labouring tasks in a safe, competent, efficient and timely manner to deliver council's work program to quality standards.
* Identify new ways to improve work practices in accordance with council's continuous improvement commitment.
About You
* RIIMPO321B Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled front end loader Operations
* 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.
Mandatory Requirements
* 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.
Benefits
* Nine‐day fortnight
* Access to employee health and well‐being programs
* Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
* Access to professional development and employee education assistance
* Long service leave after seven years
* Access to salary sacrificing
* Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.
Contact
For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Roads Maintenance, Robert Dwine on 07 5481 0874 or via email robert.dwine@gympie.qld.gov.au
For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07‐5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 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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