Team Member - Bridge Crew

•  varied and challenging role, this position supports Council's direction by undertaking a range of labouring, truck and plant operation.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $69,102.80 plus 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.

Job Description

This position supports Council's direction by undertaking a 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 Council's infrastructure assets in accordance with recognised standards. The position is primarily in the bridge crew, however depending on the program being delivered and workloads the position maybe moved to other crews within the maintenance team.

For a full position description and selection criteria, please click here. 

What are we looking for?

As Labourer/Operator, you could expect to be responsible for tasks such as: -

• Operate and maintain light plant and equipment in a competent and efficient manner to deliver council’s work program.
• 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.

Critical for success in this role will be:

• Demonstrated ability to undertake a broad range of 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 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.
• Champion technology improvements to support a mobile workforce. Contribute to the development of procedures in relation to area of work. Work autonomously, cohesively and collaboratively with other council teams.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card.

 Desirable Requirements:

• Queensland ‘HR’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.
• Knowledge of Civil construction and Maintenance activities
• Concrete and formwork experience
• Working at Heights
• Chainsaw Ticket
• TMR Traffic Management Implement qualification.

 Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Roads Maintenance, Robert Dwine on 07-54810874 or email robert.dwine@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

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.

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

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

 How to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume and covering letter
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 22nd September 2024 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.