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Deliver essential civil maintenance and construction services that strengthen infrastructure and support the needs of our growing community. $80K Total Remuneration Package Vacancy No: 6697 Permanent - Full-time Applications close: Sunday, 08 February 2026 11:59pm AEST Why work with us? At Council, were proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create awardwinning 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 youll want to join our team! With the vision to be Australias 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 Our Transport Network Operations Branch is responsible for providing 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. The primary role of the Civil Field Worker (Plant) is to operate a loader at Councils stockpile sites and on gravel roads as required removing debris. You will assist gravel roads maintenance teams and carry out a handson role in delivering and maintaining efficient and effective daytoday plant and operations of civil maintenance and construction tasks. This role requires the general operation of any of the following plant: Excavator up to .5 cubic metre capacity Frontend Loader up to 2.25cubic metre capacity Pneumatic Tyred Tractor with powered attachment up to 110 KW Powered vibrating road roller over 4 tonne Pneumatic tyred powered road roller over 8 tonne Steel wheeled powered road roller over 8 tonne A low loader not exceeding 43t GCM Any other plant allowable under the Award. You will assist in general construction and maintenance labouring tasks associated with truck/plant operations. About you As a requirement of this role, you will possess: 30215 Qld General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Blue Card. Relevant current qualifications to operate loader Certificate III in Civil Construction or relevant experience. You will have demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member of a high performing team and demonstrated problem solving and communication skills necessary to follow direction and work programs to complete tasks within set timeframes. Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a preemployment medical assessment. Our Culture & Employee Benefits 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: 9day 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) Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs How to apply Your written application should include: a 1-page cover letter expressing your interest and summarising your suitability for the role with reference to the Position Profile ; A current resume or curriculum vitae. Once you have these two documents ready, click Apply Now and follow the prompts to complete your application. Further Information Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website. For specific enquiries contact John Pallett during business hours on 0427 179 488. 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 [email protected] . 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. Want to be notified as soon as a job is open? #J-18808-Ljbffr