* Permanent Full Time, Fixed-Term Full Time, Permanent Part-Time, Fixed-Term Part-Time & Casual opportunities available.
* $2, $2,588.77 per fortnight excluding allowances (Full Time wage)
* Position Briefs - Roads and Drainage Worker, Roads Pavements Worker, Beaches Workers, Bridges Workers, Waterways Worker, and Underground Drainage Workers
About the team
The Transport Maintenance Services section plays a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the city's infrastructure, ensuring safe, functional, and sustainable public assets. Our team provides comprehensive maintenance services for meter maintenance, roads, traffic lines and signs, stormwater drainage systems, bridges, beaches, footpaths and waterways.
Our Roads and Drainage Maintenance team are establishing a talent pool for Maintenance Workers (Roads and Drainage) from entry level to qualified and experienced positions for various opportunities on the Gold Coast, including fixed term backfills and permanent vacancies.
About the role
In this role, you will be responsible for undertaking scheduled and reactive maintenance, capital projects and ongoing improvements on our roads, footpaths, and drainage network across the city.
As part of the team, you will also be required to:
* Perform skilled and specialist tasks associated with the maintenance of Council's roads, footpath and drainage network.
* Operate minor equipment and machinery associated with various works tasks.
* Provide excellent customer service.
* Complete various organisational forms.
* Control public at worksites.
* Manage work orders in SAP via a mobile device (iPad).
We're looking for people who have:
* MR Class Drivers Licence (Mandatory)
* General Construction Induction Card (White) (Mandatory)
* Demonstrated commitment to safety
* Demonstrated ability to interact with others in a manner conducive to creating a cooperative team environment
* Sound physical health to enable you to satisfactorily perform the physically demanding duties of this position
* Effective numeracy and literacy skills commensurate with the requirements of the position
* Experience in maintenance and/or construction operations
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
* 9-day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend every fortnight
* Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
* 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family
* A stable working environment with job security
* A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment
* Uniform, tools and PPE provided
* A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
* Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay
* Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to apply
To submit your application, please respond to the questions below. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Alexandra McNulty
Contact Email
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.