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 Roles

The Transport Network Operations branch is currently recruiting for multiple Civil Field Worker positions at Levels 3 and 4.

The Transport Network Operations branch provides high‑quality maintenance, construction and asset management services for roads, bridges, drainage, pathways and related infrastructure.

As a Civil Field Worker, you will perform hands‑on civil maintenance and construction tasks that keep our road and transport networks operating safely and effectively.

You will assist with general construction and maintenance labouring tasks, including truck and plant operations, concreting, drainage, roads, bridges and roadsides assets and supporting the Field Leader by helping complete tasks and providing on‑the‑job coaching as required.

The roles available are in the Concrete, Roads, Drainage and Bridge Teams.

About you

As a requirement of this role, you will possess a current C Class Drivers Licence, Certificate III in Civil Construction or have relevant experience.

You will have demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member of a high performing team.

You will have demonstrated problem solving and communication skills necessary to follow direction and work programs to complete tasks within set timeframes and have demonstrated the ability to work as an effective team member of a high performing team with the ability to work under limited supervision.

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 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.

Civil Field Worker Level 3: Position Profile

Civil Field Worker Level 4: Position Profile

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Please ensure you indicate which roles you are interested in.

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.