Civil Field Worker (Multiple)

$71K Total Remuneration Package Level 3

$72K Total Remuneration Package Level 4 

$61K Base Salary + CWA Level 3

$62K Base Salary + CWA Level 4

Location: Various Locations (Sunshine Coast)

Vacancy No: 4698, 4699, 4702, 4703, 4705, 4706, 4707

Permanent - Full-time

Applications close: Sunday, 28th January 2024 11:59pm AEST

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 spaces and places 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!

Council’s Civil Asset Management branch deliver roughly $30M in road and infrastructure assets on the Sunshine Coast each year. As a high-growth region and delivery partner in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we’re trusted to deliver safe, high quality constructed civil assets (of which there’ll be many!).

About the Role

Working for Sunshine Coast Council is more than having a good local job. Ask our people why they enjoy working with us and they’ll always say our awesome team and community impact. The Civil Field Worker helps deliver civil maintenance and construction activities that support the needs of our growing community. Given we’re serving the most beautiful region in Australia, it’s hard not to feel pride for our work.

But we’re also a busy team managing a range of high-impact civil works as the Sunshine Coast transforms from a regional centre to a regional city. You can look forward to job stability and skills development as we tackle some of our biggest infrastructure projects to date. 

As a high-growth region and delivery partner in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we’re trusted to deliver safe, high quality constructed civil assets (of which there’ll be many!).

If you enjoy keeping busy, there’s always something for you to do, try, and lend your capable hands to (even on rainy days). 

Our team is our difference. Our place is our pride. Our impact is felt every day.

There are currently 9 Positions available within our Civil Asset Management Branch:

Opportunities Available

Click below for more details:

V4698 Civil Field Worker (Level 3) – Maroochydore Depot (Precinct/ Rapid Response)

V4699 Civil Field Worker x 2 (Level 3) – Beerwah Depot (Drainage)

V4702 Civil Field Worker (Level 3) – Maroochydore Depot (Pathways Kerb & Channel)

V4703 Civil Field Worker x 2 (Level 3) – Caloundra Depot (Pathways Kerb & Channel

V4705 Civil Field Worker (Level 4) – Image Flat Quarry (Sealed Roads

V4706 Civil Field Worker (Level 4) – Truck – Caloundra Depot

V4707 Civil Field Worker (Level 3) – Coolum Depot (Gravel Roads)

Civil Field Worker Level 3

Primarily, you will:

• General construction and maintenance labouring tasks associated with, but not limited to:-
• Concreting
• Kerb and channelling
• Stormwater drainage
• Roads
• Roadside assets
• Bridges
• Foreshores and reserves
• Removal and disposal of debris
• 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.

Civil Field Level 4 - (Sealed Roads and Truck) 

Primarily, you will:

• Assist in general construction and maintenance labouring tasks associated with and including truck

operations.

• 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
• Properly use, maintain and seek replacement when necessary of all personal protective equipment provided.
• Assist the Field Leader in supervision of tasks and the provision of on-the-job coaching as required.

We’re a safety-first culture here (no exceptions) where everyone is invited to speak up and help shape how Council works as we actively move towards a more sustainable future.

About you

You want to chip in and get your hands dirty. You want some variety – whether it’s the work you’re doing or the view you’re seeing. You want that team camaraderie that makes the workday glide by. 

But mostly, you want your work to make a visible impact in the community you love.

To succeed in this role, you’ll also have these qualifications and skills:

• General construction induction training card (previously called a white card)     
• Current “C” class driver’s licence.
• Current Medium Rigid (MR) driver’s licence.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to operate and undertake general maintenance of trucks and relevant civil construction and machinery.
• Demonstrated problem solving and communication skills necessary to follow direction and work programs to complete tasks within set timeframes.
• Physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring, frequent heavy lifting and bending.

Please note, to be successful, candidates will be subject to satisfying a pre-employment medical assessment.

Refer to Position Profile for specific requirements. 

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

The people who love it here, love the variation in work tasks, secure, consistent work, reliable income, and support for upskilling and further training. In exchange for your enthusiasm and versatility, you’ll get a safe, supportive, flexible workplace that has your back. 

Some of our top employee benefits look like:

• 9-day fortnights and flexible leave options
• Lifestyle-enhancing financial benefits, such as:
  •  17.5% holiday leave loading, 
  •  discounted health-related memberships, 
  •  financial planning advice, and 
  •  salary packaging 
• Career development support, like mentoring, extra tickets, or progression into leadership roles.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• 1-page cover letter expressing your interest and summarising your suitability for the role with reference to the Position Profile (located within the Vacancy);
• 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 2022-2026.

For specific enquiries contact Drew Geppert during business hours on 0407 278 ***.

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.