Civil Field Worker (Carpenter)

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 provides high level maintenance, construction and asset management services for all road and related infrastructure assets (pavements, bridges, drainage, pathways and street furniture). Continuous performance through leadership and employee engagement is a critical focus of the group.

The role of a Civil Field Worker (Carpenter) is to carry out a hands-on role in delivering and maintaining efficient and effective day-to-day operation of civil maintenance and construction tasks.

As a Civil Field Worker (Carpenter), you will carry out day‑to‑day carpentry and civil maintenance tasks, including work on bridges, boardwalks, drainage, roads and other community assets.

You will operate tools and machinery safely while completing daily documentation and supporting your supervisor with job priorities.

You will also help maintain safe worksites by following WHS procedures, reporting hazards and contributing to a reliable, high‑performing team.

About you

As a requirement of this role, you are a trade‑qualified carpenter with practical civil construction experience and a strong focus on safety, teamwork and quality workmanship.

You will possess a General Induction Construction Card, and Certificate III Civil Construction.

You will have significant demonstrated previous experience involving Local Government construction and maintenance (or equivalent) work, including supervisory experience.

You will have demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member of a high performing team with the ability to work under limited supervision.

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 Lachlan Favell during business hours on 0418 721 684.

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.