Competitive annual salary commencing a t $67,353 pa plus allowances pl u s 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. 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 Member Construction (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 description containing essential and desirable criteria, 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. Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Licence/Competency (Ticket) Requirements 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 Generous superannuation scheme 13 per cent 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 click here. 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 - Simply follow 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.
