SKILLED TEAM MEMBER

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Construction 

Salary Range: Grade 4 AUD $13•8.70 & Grade 5 $13•9.60 per week plus superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: multiple permanent fulltime positions

Location: Brisbane wide

Our Branch

Construction delivers efficient, financially competitive, whole of life, infrastructure. Our comprehensive knowledge of our project services and assets enables us to communicate and negotiate for the best long-term options to meet the needs of the ratepayers and residents of Brisbane.

The Role

We have multiple permanent opportunities for Grade 4 and Grade 5 Team Members to join the Civil Infrastructure Services group, supporting the delivery of civil infrastructure construction and maintenance projects across the Greater Brisbane region. These positions are primarily site based, with home depots located at Carina Heights, Eagle Farm, or Darra.

Working in a team environment your range of duties may include, road, bikeway and footpath construction and/or repairs, basic labouring tasks (topsoil, manual handling, using minor plant e.g. compaction, paving), assisting in the construction of storm water gullies, manhole inlets and outlets and laying of storm water pipes. 

Please review the attached position descriptions and note your preference for the Grade 4 Team Member, Grade 5 Skilled Team Member or both positions in your application.

To succeed in these roles you will have:

• demonstrated civil construction experience
• the ability to assist in setting up site housekeeping and prepare for daily activities to minimise delays and maximise efficiency
• reliability and the ability to work well in a team 
• customer focused behaviour by delivering the highest standards of service to our customers
• a basic understanding of business performance requirements of quality, cost and timeliness and be able to undertake individual responsibilities within the work team
• demonstrated ability to undertake basic labouring tasks including the use of general hand tools and small plant items in a safe manner.

The Grade 5 (Skilled Team Member) role involves a broader range of competencies than Grade 4, including the ability to lead and coordinate team activities when required.

Note: a current White/Construction Card is required for this role. A C class drivers’ licence is also desirable. 

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

You may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Mina Manning on 07 •••• •989.

Closing Date: Monday 22 June 2026 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.