Team Member Construction

• Competitive annual salary commencing at$67,353 pa plus allowances plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salarypackaging 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 MemberConstruction (LGE3)

Remuneration: Competitive base salary commencing at $67,353, plus applicable allowances and overtime and up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 10th August 2025 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 Opportunity

This position supports Council's operational objectives by performing a range of manual labour tasks related to concrete construction and maintenance. Working as part of a multi-skilled team, this role involves placing, finishing and repairing concrete structure and surfaces.

The position is primarily in a construction crew, however depending on the program being delivered and workloads the position maybe moved to other crews within the Construction teams.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Perform concrete-related labouring tasks (e.g. mixing, placing, screeding, edging, finishing and curing) in a safe, efficient and high-quality manner.
• Assist in setting up and dismantling formwork, reinforcement, and other construction elements as required.
• Maintain and use small hand tools and concrete finishing equipment.
• Support construction crews by performing general labouring duties including diffing, leveling, lifting and material handling.

For a full position descriptioncontaining essential and desirablecriteria, please click here.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience using hand tools and small equipment related to concrete works.
• Demonstrated physical agility and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting and bending.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain harmony within a team and foster good working relationships with all council employees and members of the public.
• Demonstrated ability to work under general supervision

Mandatory Requirements

• Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence or above that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card.
• Knowledge of Civil construction and Maintenance activities
• Concrete and formwork experience.
• Queensland 'MR' class driver's licence or above that is current and maintained.

For more Desirable Skills, please refer to the attached Position Description

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
• Access to salary sacrificing
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Construction and Major Projects Robert Halling on 0407 149 680 or email robert.halling@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance in lodging your application using Council's online system please contact Sue Rossi, Officer Recruitment on 5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

Our Values

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

For a full explanation of our values please clickhere. 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

How to apply - Simplyfollow the instructions below:

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 10th August 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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  Questions

Do you have the right to work in Australia? (This is a mandatory requirement for the position.) *

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• No

Are you an existing employee of Gympie Regional Council? *

• Yes
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If no, have you previously been employed by Gympie Regional Council? *

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Do you have a current, unrestricted Australian driver's license? *

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EEO Data CollectionProviding this information is voluntary. Any information that you do provide will remain confidential and will only be used as statistical information to assist with equity and diversity policy development and reporting.Do you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?

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Are you from a racial, ethnic or ethno-religious group which is a minority in Australian society?

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• If 'Yes', please provide details.

Is English the primary language spoken at home?

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Do you have a disability?

• Yes
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• If you answered 'Yes' to having a disability, do you require an adjustment to be made at work?
• Please provide a brief description of your labouring, concreting, plant operation and truck driving experience. *

Please indicate if you currently hold and maintain the following licences and tickets? - (Please note, these licences are mandatory requirements for this role.) *

• Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence or above that is current and maintained.
• Queensland General Construction Induction White Card or equivalent

Please indicate which of the following tickets/licences you have. *

• High Risk Work – Dogging
• Work safely at Heights
• Confined space
• Install trench support
• Safe work near exposed live parts
• Quick cut saw
• Fit test (respirators)
• None of the above

DeclarationI declare the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my current knowledge. I understand that any employment offer will be based on the accuracy of this application and results of relevant checks and any misrepresentation of the facts or omission of relevant material may be a cause for dismissal. *

• Yes

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