- Full Time | 9 Day Fortnight | 36 hours
- $2,655.98 per fortnight excluding allowances plus superannuation
- About the team

The City's Haulage and Logistics Operations Team sit within the Construction Business Unit who are responsible for the project management of all community facilities and open space capital works projects (including new/update and renewals), for the city’s community facing facilities including the city's community centres, libraries, sporting venues, aquatic centres, cemeteries, landfills, waste and recycling centres, and open space areas including beaches, waterways, lakes, foreshores and parklands.

About the role

The HC Truck Driver position will primarily be to operate the float/low loader and tilt tray/crane truck and other heavy trucks. In order to facilitate the transportation of heavy machinery and materials in a safe, orderly and efficient manner.

Responsibilities will include:

- Operating and driving heavy combination vehicles inclusive of securing and restraining equipment in a protected manner
- Recording driver operator prestart maintenance records, risk assessments and fault reporting of Council's heavy plant and equipment
- From time to time, assisting other council staff and contractors on site. This may entail manual labouring and the use of hand tools
- Maintaining a high level of customer service by liaising with relevant project supervisors regarding the safe and efficient employment of plant and equipment on job sites

We’re looking for people who have:

- HC Class Drivers Licence (Unrestricted) or higher (Mandatory)
- General Construction Induction Card (White), or willingness to obtain




- Experience in driving and operating a float/low loader and tilt tray/crane truck
- A high level of self-motivation and initiative, with the ability to work unsupervised
- Be capable of thinking laterally and applying problem-solving techniques to develop and implement solutions
- Able to deliver a high-quality service to customers (internal/external) and understand and react responsively to customer expectations
- High Risk Tickets in Dogging, Forklift and Vehicle loading Cranes would be advantageous

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:

- 9-day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family
- A stable working workplace with job security
- 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
- Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay




- 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 Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

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.

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