- Full Time | 9 Day Fortnight | 36 hours
- $2,523.86 per fortnight excluding applicable allowances plus superannuation
- Position Brief - Bridges Worker

About the team

The Transport Maintenance Services section plays a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the city's infrastructure, ensuring protected, functional, and sustainable public assets. Our team provides comprehensive maintenance services for meter maintenance, roads, traffic lines and signs, stormwater drainage systems, bridges, beaches, footpaths and waterways.

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated, hard-working individual to join us as a Bridges Worker at our Carrara Depot.

As the successful candidate, you will form part of a work team that perform specialist tasks associated with the maintenance and construction of the City's concrete and timber bridge structures and major culverts.

Responsibilities include:

- Maintenance of structural concrete and timber bridge components.
- Lay and finish concrete for kerb and channel, footpaths, bikeways associated with bridge works.
- Participate in identified training programs to increase skills and knowledge.
- Actively participate in Toolbox meetings.
- Operating minor equipment and machinery associated with various works tasks.

We’re looking for people who have:

- Certificate III in Civil Construction and / or relevant equivalent knowledge and experience
- MR Class Drivers Licence (Unrestricted) (Mandatory)
- General Construction Induction Card (White) (Mandatory)
- Ability to work productively in a team environment, and to foster good relationships with other team members
- Sound physical health to satisfactorily perform the physically demanding duties of this position
- Ability to deal with the general public and promote a positive image of the City




- Effective numeracy and literacy skills commensurate with the requirements of the position

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

- A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment
- Uniform, tools and PPE provided
- A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
- Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How to apply

To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person Alexandra McNulty
Contact Email ********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date Wednesday, 04 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.

📌 Bridges Worker (Carrara)
🏢 City Of Gold Coast
📍 Carrara