Division / Section
Infrastructure and Operations / Water
Position
Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)
Salary
Base Salary $65,313 per annum + super, plus applicable allowances, overtime and penalty rates, which may increase total annual earnings by $3,000 or more depending on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary.
Location
Garbutt Operations Centre
Application Close
11:45pm, Thursday 14 May 2026
Job Overview
We're looking for someone practical, reliable, and safety-minded to help with laying pipes and keeping Council's day-to-day work running smoothly. In this job, you'll be doing hands on concreting work that meets our Water and Wastewater standards, using power tools and small machinery safely, and keeping your supervisors up to speed with how the job's going. You'll also play your part in making sure we do things the right way and give good service to the community.
Key Responsibilities
You'll need to be able to talk easily with your workmates and the public and be willing to pitch in with extra tasks when needed. If you take pride in doing quality work, look out for your team, and want to make a real difference in the community, we'd love to hear from you.
Qualifications & Experience
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 (preferred).
* 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 (preferred).
* 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.
Benefits
* 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
* 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Natural Disaster Leave
* Uniforms and PPE provided
* Annual wage progression
* Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing 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.
EEO Statement
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!
Drug & Alcohol Testing
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
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