Civil Field Worker (Multiple Positions)

Sunshine Coast Regional Council; Australia; Remote; AUD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

17.5% annual leave loading

Discounted health related memberships

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Regional Council is hiring a Civil Field Worker (Level 3/4) to perform hands-on civil maintenance and construction tasks on the Sunshine Coast, including truck operations and supervision support. The role supports the Transport Assets & Operations branch, delivering day-to-day road and asset works.

You will work across varied sites, follow safety and environmental rules, and contribute to quality outcomes for the community. Competitive pay with benefits applies.

Qualifications

• General construction induction training card (previously called a white card)
• Demonstrated experience and ability to operate and undertake general maintenance of trucks and relevant civil construction and machinery.
• Demonstrated problem solving and communication skills necessary to follow direction and work programs to complete tasks within set timeframes.
• Physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring, frequent heavy lifting and bending.

Responsibilities

• General construction and maintenance labouring tasks including concreting, kerb and channelling, roads and roadside assets, bridges, foreshores and reserves.
• Assist in supervision of tasks and provide on-the-job coaching as required.
• Meet obligations under the Workplace Health and Safety Act and the Environmental Protection Act.
• Operate and maintain Council’s machinery and equipment and use PPE properly.

Skills

General construction

Truck operation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Job description

Join a skilled team delivering essential civil works that keep the Sunshine Coast connected and thriving

Closes in 2 weeks

Closes

Mon 5 October 2026

Category

Location

Type

Permanent Full-time

$78KTotal Remuneration PackageLevel 3

$68K Base Salary + CWALevel 4

Location: Various Locations (Sunshine Coast)

Vacancy No: 7223

Permanent - Full-time

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team !

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving , our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Transport Assets & Operations branch provides high level maintenance, construction and asset management services for all road and related infrastructure assets (pavements, bridges, drainage, pathways and street furniture). Continuous performance improvement through leadership and employee engagement is a critical focus of the group.

As a Civil Field Worker you will carry out a hands-on role in delivering and maintaining efficient and effective day-to-day operation of civil maintenance and construction tasks.

You will assist in general construction, maintenance labouring tasks associated with and including truck operations, and assist the Field Leader in the supervision of tasks and the provision of on-the-job coaching as required.

You will ensure you meet obligations under the Workplace Health and Safety Act and the Environmental Protection Act.

Civil Field Worker (Level 4)

Civil Field Worker (Level 3)

Civil Field Worker Level 3

Primarily, you will:

• General construction and maintenance labouring tasks associated with, but not limited to:-
• Concreting
• Kerb and channelling
• Roads
• Roadside assets
• Bridges
• Foreshores and reserves
• Removal and disposal of debris
• Meet obligations under the Workplace Health and Safety Act (as detailed below) and the EnvironmentalProtection Act, and in particular:
• Comply with the requirement of work procedures and practices issued by the Council for the purposeof workplace health and safety and environmental protection.
• Eliminate or report hazardous conditions and workpractices that come to one’s attention and report
• promptly any incident that involves work related injury or illness, a near miss or damage to propertyor the environment.
• Operate and maintain Council’s machinery & equipment as per the manufacturer’srecommendations.

Primarily, you will:

• Assist in general construction and maintenance labouring tasks associated with and including truckoperations.
• Meet obligations under the Workplace Health and Safety Act (as detailed below) and the Environmental Protection Act, and in particular:
• Comply with the requirement of work procedures and practices issued by the Council for the purposeof workplace health and safety and environmental protection
• Eliminate or report hazardous conditions and work practices that come to one’s attention and reportpromptly any incident that involves work related injury or illness, a near miss or damage to propertyor the environment
• Operate and maintain Council’s machinery & equipment as per the manufacturer’s recommendations
• Properly use, maintain and seek replacement when necessary of all personal protective equipmentprovided.
• Assist the Field Leader in supervision of tasks and the provision of on-the-job coaching as required.

We’re a safety-first culture here (no exceptions) where everyone is invited to speak up and help shape how Council works as we actively move towards a more sustainable future.

About you

You want to chip in and get your hands dirty. You want some variety – whether it’s the work you’re doing or the view you’re seeing. You want that team camaraderie that makes the workday glide by.

But mostly, you want your work to make a visible impact in the community you love.

To succeed in this role, you’ll also have these qualifications and skills:

• General construction induction training card (previously called a white card)
• Demonstrated experience and ability to operate and undertake general maintenance of trucks and relevant civil construction and machinery.
• Demonstrated problem solving and communication skills necessary to follow direction and work programs to complete tasks within set timeframes.
• Physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring, frequent heavy lifting and bending.

Please note,to be successful,candidates willbesubject to satisfyingapre-employment medical assessment.

Refer to Position Profile for specific requirements.

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse , healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:

• 9-day fortnight - to support your enjoyment of the lifestyle benefits Sunshine Coast has to offer.
• Pay you 17.5% loading when taking annual leave (4 weeks entitlement per year)
• Discounted health related memberships and other wellbeing initiatives

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

For specific enquiries contact Lachlan Favell during business hourson 0418 721 684.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [e-mail] .

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

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