Team Member Grading DRFA Program - Fixed Term - Kilkivan

• A varied and challenging role, supporting Council's operational objectives by performing a wide range of labouring, plant operation and truck driving tasks as a member of Council's grading teams.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $75,342, plus up to 15% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Team Member Grading DRFA Program - Fixed Term - Kilkivan

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $75,342, plus up to 15% superannuation

Fixed term: Initial fixed-term appointment of 12 months, with potential extension for an additional 12 months based on business needs

Location: Position based at Kilkivan

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.

About the Role

Gympie Regional Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Member to join our multi-disciplined maintenance team.

This hands-on role is primarily focused on rural road grading, construction and maintenance, with opportunities to work across a range of Council crews and projects depending on operational requirements.

You’ll operate a range of plant, trucks and equipment while also undertaking general labouring activities to deliver high-quality road and infrastructure works safely, efficiently and in accordance with recognised industry standards.

If you enjoy working outdoors, operating plant and being part of a team that makes a genuine difference to the local community, we’d like to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating and maintaining plant, trucks, equipment and tools safely and competently.
• Undertaking rural road grading, construction and maintenance activities.
• Performing general civil construction and labouring duties, including frequent manual handling and physical work.
• Supporting road earthworks, pavements, drainage, stormwater and concreting activities.
• Working collaboratively with other Council teams to deliver scheduled works and respond to changing priorities.
• Planning and organising road construction and maintenance activities with limited supervision.
• Identifying hazards and actively contributing to a safe and healthy workplace.
• Supporting continuous improvement and identifying better ways to deliver Council services.
• Embracing technology and mobile workforce initiatives to improve the way we work.
• Responding professionally to requests from Councillors, members of the public and other stakeholders.
• Undertaking other duties within the scope of the position as required.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is practical, reliable and safety-focused, with demonstrated experience operating plant and working in civil construction or road maintenance environments.

You will have:

• Demonstrated experience operating plant, vehicles, equipment and tools in a competent and proficient manner.
• The physical ability and dexterity to undertake labouring duties, including heavy lifting, bending and other physically demanding tasks.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and members of the public.
• The ability to plan and organise road construction and maintenance work with limited supervision.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• A professional approach, good judgement and the ability to adapt to changing work priorities.

Experience in road construction and maintenance, including earthworks, pavements, drainage, stormwater or concreting, will be highly regarded.

A Certificate III in Civil Construction, Plant Operations or a related field will also be advantageous.

Mandatory Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must hold:

• A current Queensland HR Class Driver Licence or higher.
• Relevant plant and equipment competencies appropriate to the position.
• A current Queensland General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or equivalent.
• Roller Operations competency or equivalent.

Desirable Tickets & Competencies

The following qualifications and competencies will be highly regarded:

• RIIMPO321B – Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations.
• RIIMPO318D – Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations.
• RIIMPO320F – Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations.
• RIIMPO324F – Conduct Civil Construction Grader Operations.
• Working at Heights.
• Traffic Management Implementation.
• Certificate III in Civil Construction, Plant Operations or similar.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a team where your skills and experience directly contribute to maintaining essential community infrastructure.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work on a diverse range of civil construction and road maintenance projects.
• Operate a variety of plant and equipment.
• Develop and expand your skills across different Council crews.
• Work as part of a supportive, multi-disciplined team.
• Contribute to safer, better and more efficient ways of delivering Council services.
• Make a tangible difference to the roads and infrastructure used by our local community every day.

The ability to Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations or equivalent is mandatory to the role, however applicants without this competency are eligible to apply.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Roads Maintenance, Robert Dwine on 07 •••• •874 or via email ••••@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-•••• •971 or email ••••@gympie.qld.gov.au

About the Benefits

GRC offers all valued staff considerable opportunities for professional development and education assistance, in addition to extending quality of life benefits such as health, fitness & wellbeing programs and employee assistance to their families.

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Access to professional development and employee education assistance
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme 15 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here. You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply? - Simply head to Council's website and follow the "Careers at Council" link to submit your online application: www.gympie.qld.gov.au

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email.
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 23rd August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.