Inspired by lifestyle. Driven by opportunity.

About the team

The Transport Maintenance Services section plays a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the city's infrastructure, ensuring safe, functional, and sustainable public assets. Our team provides comprehensive maintenance services for meter maintenance, roads, traffic lines and signs, stormwater drainage systems, bridges, beaches, footpaths and waterways.

About your new role

As the successful candidate, you will form part of a work team that perform specialist tasks associated with the maintenance of the City's stormwater drainage systems.

Perform skilled and specialist tasks associated with non-tidal stormwater drainage systems including manholes, gully pits, inlet/outlet structures, pipelines and associated works.

Demonstrated ability to operate minor equipment and machinery associated with various works tasks.

We're looking for people who have:

MR Class Drivers Licence (Mandatory)

General Construction Induction White Card (Mandatory)

Enter and Work in Confined Space (Mandatory)

Demonstrated commitment to safety

Sound physical health to enable you to satisfactorily perform the physically demanding duties of this position

Demonstrated ability to interact with others in a manner conducive to creating a cooperative team environment

Effective numeracy and literacy skills commensurate with the requirements of the position

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight - enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family

A stable working environment with job security

A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment

Uniform, tools and PPE provided

A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority

Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person Alexandra McNulty

Contact [email protected]

Closing Date Monday, 06 October 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.