INTERNAL ONLY - SKILLED TEAM MEMBER ASPHALT PRODUCTION

Our Business

Infrastructure Services plays a critical role in preserving, maintaining and enhancing Brisbane’s extensive asset portfolio, including the city's road network, bridges, footpaths, parks and urban forest. 

Our Branch

 ​​​​​​​Asphalt and Aggregates oversee the management of Council's quarries and road surfacing operations, including the laying and repair of asphalt pavements, minor pothole repairs and road line marking. 

The branch consists of three core business units: Road Resurfacing, Asphalt Production and Quarries. 

The Role

This role is a mix of hands-on plant operation and maintenance of the facilities. You'll participate in daily asphalt production, depot upkeep, operate mobile plant when needed, maintain site housekeeping, and work with the team to keep production running safely, efficiently and on schedule. You'll also help solve day-to-day operational issues, monitor performance, and ensure all work meets safety, environmental and quality standards.

Are you right for the role:

• ​Work within a team of production staff
• Commit to safety and quality on every shift
• Confidently operate Front-End Loaders, Forklifts and Skid Steers in a busy production environment
• Have an understanding of asphalt production
• Keep production running smoothly by assisting the team leader and maintaining quality standards
• Use basic computer skills to complete production records, reports and day-to-day admin tasks.

Mandatory requirements: 

• Possession of current Forklift Licence 
• Demonstrated competency in the operation of a Front-end loader.
• Demonstrated competency in the operation of a Skid Steer Loader

Note: A full pre-placement medical and functional assessment is required for this role.  

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.

For more information: Please call Catherine Hafke 07 3178 1988

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 27 September 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.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council. #LI-DNI