Officer Technical – Road Corridor Operations

• A varied and challenging role, you will support the Coordinator Road Operations with the road corridor management and traffic 
  operation duties to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of these tasks as required.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at a banded range of $86,250 to $93,611 depending on skills & experience, 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.  

Officer Technical – Road Corridor Operations

Remuneration: Competitive annual salary commencing at a banded range of $86,250 to $93,611 depending on skills & experience, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

Support the Coordinator Road Operations with the road corridor management and traffic operation duties to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of these tasks as required. The Officer Technical – Road Corridor Operations role offers road corridor operations expertise and support to all Gympie Regional Council Directorates. On request, this position provides technical assistance to other units of the Directorate.

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Experience in industry best practice for road and traffic operations including relevant legislation
• Proven high level administration experience and skills.
• Proven self-organisation.
• Advanced computer literacy specifically within the M365 suite and experience in using handheld computer devices.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card.

Essential Requirements: 

• The Officer Technical – Road Corridor Operations is responsible for the management of relevant activities within the road corridor. Such activities include, but are not limited to NHVR applications, Property access investigations and approvals, Gates and Grid compliance, Applications for street lighting & glare shields and more.
• Investigate, collate and provide technical advice to ensure compliance within the road corridor relevant to the functions of the Road Operations team.
• Conduct audits and provide recommendations to improve safety and functionality on worksites.
• Undertake audits and field investigations and report on incidents related to activities within the road corridor.
• Investigate, collate, monitor and evaluate information to provide reports on key performance indicators and outcomes of road and traffic operation activities.
• Support the coordination of traffic and road operations, and road corridor management.
• Investigate customer requests through the Customer Request Management (CRM) System and respond to customer enquiries where required.
• Develop, implement and maintain systems for auditing, monitoring, and reporting.
• Exercising sound judgement, initiative and confidentiality, including an ongoing review of business systems and processes within the unit as part of continuous improvement.
• Foster a positive relationship with all key stakeholders.
• Support and promote a positive and cooperative team environment, which fosters creative problem solving and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain a positive organisational image, which promotes good customer relations and maximise the provision of a high level of service to enhance customer experience.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Road Operations, Josh Hyam on 07-5481 0838 or email josh.hyam@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
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• 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.

Keen to apply? -  Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email. 
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
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 23rd November 2025 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.