Team Member

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Hervey Bay; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual allowance

9-day fortnight

Flexible work from home

Novated leasing

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking a reliable Team Member to support civil construction and maintenance across the Fraser Coast, Hervey Bay. You will perform concreting, pit construction, pipe laying, kerb and channel works, and road maintenance while keeping safety at the forefront.

You will operate plant and equipment, assist with traffic control, record work activities, and work as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• White Card required for construction sites.
• MR driver licence (QLD recognised) required.
• Experience in civil construction, concreting, drainage or roadworks preferred.
• Experience with pit construction, pipe laying or kerb and footpath works preferred.
• Ability to safely operate plant, tools and equipment.
• Strong WHS knowledge and safe work practices expected.

Responsibilities

• Construct pits, install drainage infrastructure and lay pipes.
• Concreting works including kerb, channel and footpath construction.
• Deliver road construction and maintenance to required standards.
• Operate plant, tools and equipment safely.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Mobile devices use

Education

General Construction Induction (White Card)

Job description

Infrastructure Services – Infrastructure Operations

Permanent Full Time

Hervey Bay

• + annualised allowance of $2,701
• + 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Team Member to support the delivery of civil construction and maintenance works across the Fraser Coast. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will undertake a variety of hands‑on tasks including concreting, pit construction, pipe laying, kerb and channel installation, footpath construction, and road maintenance activities while contributing to safe and efficient operations in public environments.

What your day will look like:

• Construct pits, install drainage infrastructure and lay pipes
• Complete concreting works including kerb, channel and footpath construction
• Deliver road construction and maintenance works to required standards
• Operate plant, tools and equipment safely and responsibly
• Assist with traffic control and worksite safety measures
• Complete pre-start checks and basic equipment maintenance
• Record work activities, timesheets and service requests
• Work cooperatively within a team and support continuous improvement

What you’ll need for success:

• General Construction Induction (White Card)
• Valid MR driver licence (QLD recognised)
• Experience in civil construction, concreting, drainage or roadworks
• Experience with pit construction, pipe laying or kerb and footpath works
• Ability to safely operate plant, tools and equipment
• Sound understanding of WHS requirements and safe work practices
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to use mobile devices and systems for work recording

What’s nice to have:

• Traffic Management Implementation (Level 2)
• Chainsaw Level 1
• Safe Working near Exposed Live Parts (SWNELP)

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach. We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Applications close 11pm on Tuesday 15 September 2026 - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Rick Lewis (Works Delivery Coordinator) on 0429 991 926 during office hours only.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.