Team Member Spray Operations

• A varied and challenging role will have the successful applicant provide specialist weed control work and maintenance-spraying of roadside infrastructure. 
• Competitive annual salary of $74,376, plus up to 14% superannuation.
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in the west to the Cooloola Coast.  Enjoy the rural delights of the picturesque Mary Valley, the history of Gympie and the broad western area, home to country festivals and a strong agricultural base. For someone seeking a high quality of life, the region offers a unique opportunity.  You could be part of a forward-thinking local government organisation with a commitment to continuously improving the services it provides to its 50,000 residents, in one of the most diverse locations in Queensland.

The CBD of Gympie is the central hub to the Gympie region, which is two hours north of Brisbane and in close proximity to the Sunshine and Fraser coasts. Council offices are located in Gympie's town centre close to shopping, cafes and parking.

Team Member Spray Operations 

Remuneration: $74,376 PA, plus up to 14% superannuation

Closing Date:   Sunday 21st June 2026 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

Gympie Regional Council is seeking a skilled Spray Operator for a full-time role with Biosecurity Services. The position focuses on high volume herbicide distribution for weed control and roadside maintenance spraying, to support sustainable land use and reduce the impacts of invasive plants across the Gympie region.
You will carry out work in accordance with the Biosecurity Act 2014, Council policies, and relevant legislation, across locations including State and local road networks, Council-managed reserves and waterways, facilities, and private properties, as directed.

What we are looking for

Council is seeking an experienced and skilled spray operator, with a current ACDC licence (or the ability to obtain prior to commencement), to join our Biosecurity team as a full-time team member.

A person with demonstrated experience and knowledge of integrated best practice vegetation control methods including herbicide application, manual control methods, along with experience and knowledge of environmental factors influencing herbicide selection will do well in this role.

To be considered, applicants will have:

• A current and maintained Queensland 'C' class driver's licence.
• A current and maintained Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control (ACDC) Licence. (or the ability to obtain prior to commencement)
• Queensland Traffic Management Implementation card (or the ability to obtain prior to commencement)
• First Aid Certification (or the ability to obtain)
• Construction Industry White/Blue card
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of integrated best practice vegetation control methods including herbicide application and manual control methods.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of factors influencing herbicide selection.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the storage, calibration and data collection requirements of chemicals, in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state ‘general biosecurity obligations’ (GBO).
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in a range of environments and conditions, including remotely, in thick vegetation areas, and/or from a boat.

Candidates with knowledge of invasive species specific to the Gympie region, and their control methods, will be highly regarded.  Similarly, candidates with 4WD driving and recovery training certification, basic vehicle and machinery maintenance knowledge will also be highly regarded.

Candidates who possess a QLD MR Drivers Licence (or the ability to obtain) would be considered favourably.

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 Biosecurity, Sally Maxfield on 0418 603 464 or email sally.maxfield@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.
• Access to professional development and employee education assistance
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme 14 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing.
• 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.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

How to apply

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 21st June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.