* Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight, 38 hour/week)
* Experience in pipelaying and pipeline maintenance within the construction industry
* LGE 3 ($65,313 per annum + superannuation) + allowances and overtime
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and safety-conscious individual to deliver efficient pipelaying services and support the effective delivery of Council operations. In this role, you will apply concreting techniques in line with Water/Wastewater quality procedures, ensure the safe use of power tools and minor plant, and keep supervisors informed of job progress. You'll actively contribute to our Quality Directions Strategy by promoting best practice and maintaining a strong customer service focus.
Effective communication with staff and the public is essential, along with a commitment to Workplace Health and Safety standards, including compliance with Main Roads MUTCD, Environmental Protection, EEO, Anti-discrimination, and privacy obligations. Additional duties may be assigned in line with your classification level. If you're ready to make a positive impact and uphold our values of safety, quality, and service excellence, we'd love to hear from you!
This role will work from our Garbutt Operations Centre.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
Mandatory
* Demonstrated experience in pipelaying and pipeline maintenance within the construction industry, including plan interpretations and experience with large diameter pipes.
* Knowledge of the W.A.S.A Standards.
* Good knowledge of industry standards, procedures, policies, and operational methods.
* Customer Service Skills commensurate with this classification level.
* Problem solving abilities and skills commensurate with this classification level.
* Demonstrated literacy and numeracy skills appropriate to the position.
* Demonstrated ability to operate minor plant and power tools eg. oxy welders, drills, diamond saws and quick-cut saws.
* Current \"C\" class driver's licence.
* Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
Desirable
* Demonstrated experience in internal stores and purchase procedures.
* MR, Dogman and / or crane chaser license.
* Knowledge of Water/Wastewater internal policies and procedures.
** Position re-advertised. Previous unsuccessful applicants need not re-apply. **
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Jason on 0488 553 ***.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Tuesday 17 February 2026
What We Offer
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Up to 5 weeks annual leave
* Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Natural Disaster Leave
* Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.
Attachments:
- Pipelayer_PD.pdf