Civil 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 - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, 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

Civil Asset management 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 improvement through leadership and employee engagement is a critical focus of the group.

The Civil Field Worker carries out a hands-on role in delivering and maintaining efficient and effective day-to-day operation of civil maintenance and construction activities.

• General construction and maintenance labouring tasks associated with, but not limited to:-
  • Concreting
  • Kerb and channelling
  • Stormwater drainage
• Meet obligations under the Workplace Health and Safety Act (as detailed below) and the Environmental Protection Act, and in particular:
  • Comply with the requirement of work procedures and practices issued by the Council for the purpose of workplace health and safety and environmental protection.
  • Eliminate or report hazardous conditions and work practices that come to one’s attention and report promptly any incident that involves work related injury or illness, a near miss or damage to property or the environment.
  • Operate and maintain Council’s machinery & equipment as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

About you

As a requirement of this role, you will have a 30215 Qld – General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) – Blue Card.

As a Civil Field Worker you will have  demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member of a high performing team.

You will possess a Current “C” class driver’s licence.

You will have demonstrated physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting and bending.

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: 

• Salary Packaging
• Discounted health related memberships and other wellbeing initiatives
• Generous Superannuation benefits - council will also contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution

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 2023-2027.

For specific enquiries contact John Bisaro during business hours on 0418 183 ***.

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 *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

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.