Team Member Construction

Team Member Construction

A varied and challenging role, supporting Council's operational objectives by performing a range of manual labour tasks related to concrete and pavement construction.

Competitive annual salary commencing at $68,136, plus up to 13% superannuation.

Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging 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.

Role Overview

This position supports Council's operational objectives by performing a range of manual labour tasks related to concrete and pavement construction. Working as part of a multi-skilled team, this role involves placing, finishing and constructing concrete and pavement structures and surfaces. The position is primarily in a construction crew; however, depending on the program being delivered and workloads the position may be moved to other crews within the Construction teams.

Responsibilities

- Experience using hand tools and small equipment related to concrete and pavement construction works.

- Trimble/total station equipment experience (or willingness to learn if not already competent).

- 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.

- Demonstrated ability to undertake specialised tasks including operation of plant, vehicles, equipment and tools in a competent and proficient manner.

- Demonstrated ability to plan and organise complex road, concrete and pavement construction work under limited supervision.

- Queensland ‘MR’ class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.

- Queensland General Construction Induction White Card or equivalent.

- Carry out concrete and pavement construction activities including subgrade and base preparation, formwork and reinforcement, placement and finishing of concrete, and laying and compacting pavement and asphalt related materials.

- Operate and maintain tools, plant and equipment relevant to concrete and pavement construction, including Trimble/total station equipment (or demonstrate willingness to learn if not already competent).

- Undertake general labouring duties such as excavation, levelling, lifting and material handling to support crew operations.

- Complete all work tasks safely, efficiently and to required quality standards in line with Council’s work program.

- Identify and suggest improvements to work methods and practices in support of Council’s continuous improvement commitment.

Qualifications

- Experience using hand tools and small equipment related to concrete and pavement construction works.

- Trimble/total station equipment experience (or willingness to learn if not already competent).

- 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.

- Demonstrated ability to undertake specialised tasks including operation of plant, vehicles, equipment and tools in a competent and proficient manner.

- Demonstrated ability to plan and organise complex road, concrete and pavement construction work under limited supervision.

- Queensland ‘MR’ class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.

- Queensland General Construction Induction White Card or equivalent.

- Ability to plan and organize complex road, concrete and pavement construction work under limited supervision.

What We Offer

- Nine-day fortnight.

- Access to employee health and well‑being programmes.

- Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.

- Long service leave after seven years.

- Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent.

- Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements.

- Employee assistance programme offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

- Accountability

- Communication

- Customer Service Focused

- Integrity

- Teamwork and Collaboration

Application Closing Date

Sunday 16th November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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