About The Role

As Coordinator Gravel Maintenance, you’ll lead the delivery of maintenance across Council’s unsealed road network, coordinating people, priorities and resources to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

From planning routine maintenance and prioritising road defects to overseeing minor construction and rehabilitation projects, you’ll have a hands-on role in delivering quality outcomes. You’ll build strong relationships across Council, with contractors and the community, while supporting your team to deliver responsive and reliable services.

If you’re a strong operational leader who values safety, teamwork and making a visible difference in the community, this is an chance to contribute to the ongoing maintenance and improvement of Ipswich’s road network.

View the position description for more details about the role.

About You To be successful in this role you will have:

- Certificate III Civil Construction Plant Operation and IV in Civil Construction Supervision or equivalent qualification and/or extensive experience in Civil Maintenance or related fields
- Current Queensland C class driver’s licence
- Experience in the planning and delivery of works for roads and drainage infrastructure
- Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams to deliver outcomes
- The ability to align with our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership

About The Benefits This is a permanent full-time position with a salary commencing at $106,570 plus 12.5% superannuation.

- Work/Life balance:



Flex time and a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
- Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
- Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
- Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
- Health and well-being: Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
- Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
- Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

About Us Ipswich is a city where heritage, growth and opportunity come together. As one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regions and one of its oldest provincial cities, Ipswich offers a unique mix of proud communities, natural landscapes, vibrant urban centres and an exciting future. Our people play an important role in shaping this future.



Across a range of services, professions and specialist functions, our teams work together to support a liveable, inclusive and sustainable city for our thriving community.

We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership. Join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please apply online and submit:

- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 15 October 2026 Please direct any related questions to [email protected].

Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre-employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.

📌 Coordinator (Gravel Maintenance) (Queensland)
🏢 Ipswich City Council
📍 Queensland