Civil Construction Field Worker

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, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

The Civil Field Worker plays a vital hands-on role within the Construction Delivery Team of the Transport Network Operations branch. This team is responsible for maintaining and constructing essential infrastructure across the Sunshine Coast, including roads, bridges, drainage systems, and public spaces.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the day-to-day delivery of civil maintenance and construction tasks, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. You’ll work closely with a high-performing team to support the upkeep of community assets and help shape the region’s liveability and connectivity all over the coast depending on current project locations.

Key duties:

• Support team development by providing on-the-job coaching to trainees and new staff, fostering skill growth and consistent work standards.
• Deliver a variety of civil construction tasks including concreting, kerb and channel works, stormwater drainage, bridges earthworks and public spaces.
• Contribute to service improvement by identifying better ways to complete tasks, maintaining accurate documentation, and promoting a safe, high-performing team culture.
• Support the field leader and supervisor
• General labouring activities.

Based at the Beerwah Depot, you’ll be part of a collaborative and safety-focused environment, where continuous improvement and service excellence are key to success.

About you

You have a General Safety Induction (White/Blue Card) and a current C class driver’s licence. You’re physically fit and agile, capable of frequent heavy lifting and manual labour.

Ideally, you also hold a Certificate III in Civil Construction and an MR licence. Experience in steel fixing, form working, concreting and basic minor earthworks are desirable.

You’re a reliable team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills. You work safely, follow procedures, and contribute to a positive team culture.

Pre-Employment Medical Required

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.
• 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 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries during business hours please contact Paul Watt - 0409 715 203 or Michael Connors - 0408 746 248.

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.