- A varied and challenging role, working part of a multi-disciplined team, you will undertake a variety of labouring, plant operation and truck driving duties to support the delivery of Council’s maintenance program.
- Competitive annual salary commencing at $75,342, plus up to 15% superannuation
- Great range of extra benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

Team Member Drainage West (Kilkivan) L5 - Internal Only

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

Closing Date: Sunday 25th October 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 seeking an enthusiastic and capable existing GRC employee to join our Maintenance team, with a primary focus on roadside drainage operations.

In this hands-on role, you will contribute to the construction, maintenance and improvement of Council’s infrastructure assets, helping ensure our roadsides and drainage systems are maintained to recognised standards. Working as part of a multi-disciplined team, you will undertake a variety of labouring, plant operation and truck driving duties to support the delivery of Council’s maintenance program.

While the primary focus of the position is roadside drainage, you may also be required to work across other maintenance crews in response to operational priorities and workload requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Operating and maintaining plant, vehicles and equipment safely, competently and efficiently to deliver Council’s work program.
- Undertaking a range of labouring duties associated with roadside drainage, construction and infrastructure maintenance, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
- Supporting road and drainage maintenance activities, including earthworks, stormwater works and other civil construction tasks as required.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Maintenance team and other Council work groups to achieve operational objectives.
- Responding professionally to requests and work priorities, exercising sound judgement and helping maintain Council’s reputation through quality service delivery.




- Identifying hazards, following safe work procedures and actively contributing to a positive workplace health and safety culture.
- Embracing technology, training and improved work practices to support an efficient mobile workforce and continuous improvement.
- Contributing to the development and improvement of work procedures and undertaking other duties within the scope of the position as required.

About You

You are a practical, safety-focused team member who takes pride in delivering quality work and maintaining Council’s infrastructure. You enjoy working outdoors, are confident operating plant and equipment, and can adapt to changing work priorities in a busy maintenance environment.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- The ability to undertake a broad range of civil maintenance and labouring tasks, including the proficient operation of plant, vehicles, equipment and tools.
- The physical agility and dexterity required to perform manual work, including frequent heavy lifting, bending and other physically demanding tasks.
- The ability to work independently under limited supervision while contributing positively to a multi-disciplined team.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive working relationships with Council employees, contractors and members of the public.
- A commitment to workplace health and safety, quality workmanship and continuous improvement.
- A flexible and cooperative approach to supporting different crews and operational priorities as required.

Mandatory Licences and Competencies

Applicants must hold the following licences and competencies or have the ability to obtain:

- Construction Industry White Card.
- Queensland Heavy Combination (HC) class driver’s licence or ability to obtain.
- RIIWHS302D – Implement Traffic Plans (Level 2) or ability to obtain.
- RIIMPO318F – Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations or ability to obtain.




- Excavator operations competency – relevant civil construction unit or ability to obtain.
- RIIMPO321F – Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations or ability to obtain.
- Chainsaw and pole saw competency tickets or ability to obtain.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

The following would be highly regarded:

- Demonstrated experience in road construction and maintenance, including earthworks, pavements, drainage, stormwater and concreting.
- Certificate III in Civil Construction, Plant Operations or a related discipline.
- RIIMPO317F – Conduct Roller Operations.

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 and Drainage, Robert Dwine on 07 5481 0874 or email [email protected]

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email [email protected]

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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.
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Applications close on Sunday 25th October 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.

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