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Join to apply for the Operator Excavator - Level 5 role at Gympie Regional Council3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Operator Excavator - Level 5 role at Gympie Regional CouncilGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.A varied role, you will be undertaking a wide range of labouring, plant operation and truck driving tasks as part of a multi-disciplined team.Competitive annual salary commencing a t $69,102, plu s up to 13% superannuationGreat range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.A varied role, you will be undertaking a wide range of labouring, plant operation and truck driving tasks as part of a multi-disciplined team.Competitive annual salary commencing a t $69,102, plu s up to 13% superannuationGreat range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.*********INTERNAL ONLY**********OPERATOR EXCAVATOR - LEVEL 5Remuneration:Annual salary commencin g at $69,102 , plus up to 13% superannuationClosing Date: Sunday 10th August 2025 at 11.00pm AESTNo late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council''s online application system will be considered.What we are looking for:GRC has an exciting opportunity for an existing employee looking to advance their career. This position supports Councils direction by undertaking a wide range of labouring, plant operation and truck driving tasks as part of a multi-disciplined team that is responsible for the construction and maintenance of Councils infrastructure assets in accordance with recognised standards.Essential Knowledge & Skills:Demonstrated ability to undertake specialised tasks including operation of plant, vehicles, equipment and tools in a competent and proficient manner.Demonstrated physical agility and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting and bending.Demonstrated ability to operate an excavator to final trim finishing to level within tolerance required for construction purposes.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 plan and organise complex road construction and maintenance work under limited supervision.Competency to operate an ExcavatorConstruction Industry White/Blue Card.Essential Requirements:Operate and maintain heavy plant and equipment in a competent and efficient manner to deliver councils work program in accordance with the level of the Award.Perform labouring tasks in a safe, competent, efficient and timely manner to deliver councils work program to quality standards.Identify new ways to improve work practices in accordance with council''s continuous improvement commitment.PositionDescriptionFor a full position descriptioncontaining essential and desirablecriteria, please click here.Who to ContactFor 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.auFor assistance in lodging your application using Council''s online system please contact Sue Rossi, Officer Recruitment on 5481 0971 or emailsue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.auHow to apply - Simply visit SharePoint1) Download and review the position description above2) 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.Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gympie Regional Council by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Excavator Operator roles.Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr