Road Maintenance Team Member (Fixed Term)

About the role

Gympie Regional Council is seeking a full-time, fixed-term Team Member Road Maintenance (about 7 months) to support its Road Maintenance teams. The role provides operational support during periods of high workload, keeping the road network, drainage systems and other community infrastructure to a high standard. It is a varied, hands-on position where no two days are the same.

Key responsibilities

• Operate heavy vehicles, plant, machinery and equipment safely and efficiently for civil maintenance.
• Carry out general labouring and civil construction tasks such as pavement repairs, drainage clearing, concrete works and site preparation.
• Support rural road grading, asphalt and pothole repairs, roadside drainage, earthworks and general infrastructure maintenance.
• Respond to community requests and complete allocated work with a customer-focused approach.
• Use digital tools and mobile technology for field operations, reporting and communication.
• Identify hazards, follow safe work procedures and contribute to a positive safety culture.
• Work across multiple crews and locations, independently when needed, and suggest improvements to work practices.

Required profile

• Reliable, practical, safety-conscious team player who adapts to changing priorities.
• Physical fitness and agility for manual labour, including frequent heavy lifting and bending.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Required skills

• Current Queensland Heavy Rigid (HR) class driver's licence or higher.
• Construction Industry White Card (or recognised equivalent).
• Conduct Roller Operations competency (RIIMPO317F).
• Desirable: Certificate III in Civil Construction, Plant Operations or a related discipline; HC licence; skid steer, excavator, wheeled loader, grader and chainsaw/pole saw tickets; traffic management plans competency.

What we offer

• Annual salary commencing at $75,342 plus up to 15% superannuation.
• Nine-day fortnight and long service leave after seven years.
• Health and well-being programs, Fitness Passport access to 25+ gyms, salary sacrifice and salary packaging, and an employee assistance program.

Applications close on 15 November 2026; only applications through the Council's online system will be considered. Successful candidates undergo skills, qualification, reference, medical and national police checks.