Civil Field Worker (Multiple Positions)

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 are recruiting multiple positions for a Level 3 & Level 4 Civil Field Worker.

The Transport Network Operations branch provides high-level maintenance, construction and asset management services for roads and related infrastructure.

As a Civil Field Worker, you’ll:

• Carry out civil construction and maintenance tasks including concreting, kerb and channel, stormwater drainage, roads, bridges and roadside assets
• Operate and maintain Council machinery and equipment
• Ensure compliance with WH&S and environmental standards
• Complete daily documentation and report operational matters
• Work effectively as part of a high-performing team
• Provide on-the-job coaching to trainees and new staff
• Deliver quality customer service and identify improvements in work practices

About you

As a hands-on professional, you will:

• Hold a General Safety Induction (Blue Card)
• Have a current C Class Driver’s Licence
• Be physically fit for labouring and heavy lifting tasks
• Demonstrate teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills

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 Benefit

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.
• Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs
• Discounted health related memberships and other wellbeing initiatives

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 Bill Groth during business hours on 0429 596 684.

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 [email protected].

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.