Operations Level 3 - $36.33 per hour + superannuation
- + annualised allowance of $2,701 per annum
- +9-day fortnight
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
We're looking for multiple team members to help build and maintain Council’s roads and drainage systems, making sure our work is safe, high‑quality and cost‑effective.
This is a hands‑on job. You’ll carry out day‑to‑day road and drainage maintenance, respond to urgent work when needed, and operate Council plant, vehicles and tools safely.
What your day will look like:
- Deliver road construction and maintenance works—including pothole repairs, pavement and shoulder maintenance, drainage works and bitumen patching.
- Assist with traffic control implementation in accordance with approved traffic schemes and safety requirements.
- Safely operate and maintain Council vehicles, plant, tools and equipment, including pre‑start checks and basic maintenance.
- Work effectively within and across teams, supporting task delivery and contributing to continuous improvement.
- Apply safe systems of work at all times, including WHS obligations, hazard identification, chemical handling and working in public environments.
- Provide courteous and professional customer service in the field, escalating issues through the Team Leader when required.
- Use Council’s works management and corporate systems to accurately record work completion, timesheets and service requests.
Click here to view a copy of the position description.
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Prior experience in outdoor operations, construction, maintenance, or a similar field.
- Experience operating machinery, power tools, or heavy vehicles.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., traffic control, chainsaw operation, machinery licences).
- The ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a team environment.
- A strong understanding of workplace safety and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Physically fit and enthusiastic about outdoor work and manual tasks.
- Queensland General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card).
- Willingness to undergo a police check.
- Current MR licence and willingness to work locations across Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Tiaro and Oakhurst.
We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.
Benefits of Working with Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.
What we Offer:
- Values based culture
- Employee discount shopping program
- Professional development
- Flexible working arrangements including work from home
- Study assistance program
- Novated leasing
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid emergency services leave
- Uniform subsidy
- Years of service rewards
Apply now:
Applications close 11pm on Monday 21 September 2026
For further details please contact Erin Myers (Recruitment Coordinator) at [email protected].
Applications must be lodged through Council's online recruitment portal. Applications emailed directly to recruitment, hiring managers or other Council employees may not be accepted and may not be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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