POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Details
Position Title: Plumber
Award Classification: Level BT1
Employment Conditions:
Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream C) Award – State
2017
Department / Branch: Engineering / Water and Sewerage
Principal Location: Council Depot, Hughenden
Reports to: Water and Sewerage Supervisor (or as directed)
Direct Reports: Nil
Flinders Shire
Our Vision: Flinders Shire – a place of discovery, opportunity and lifestyle
Our Mission: To promote quality of life through leadership, attitude and respect
Our Values:
• A Caring Philosophy
* Pursuit of Excellence
* Teamwork
* Local Ownership
* Communication
* Leadership
* Recognition
Council Structure
Position Objective
Plumbers are responsible for maintaining, repairing and construction programs of Water and Sewerage
infrastructure across Flinders Shire to achieve Councils Operational and Strategic Objectives.
As a representative of Council, demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to a high level of service
and continuous improvement in the best interest of Council and the Community are essential.
Office of the Chief Executive Officer
• Investment, Attraction & Economic Development
* Executive Support
* Human Resources
Corporate & Financial
Services
* Financial Control
* Information &
Communication Technology
* Business & Customer Services
* Governance & Regulatory
Services
* Workplace Health & Safety
Engineering
* Open Spaces & Community
Assets
* Asset Management
* Project Management
* Roads & Infrastructure
Community Services &
Wellbeing
* Community Development &
Engagement
* Tourism
* Community Care
* Regional Marketing &
Promotion
* Media / Communications
Key Responsibilities
Operational
* Guide and provide assistance to apprentices including on the job training
* Oversee engaged contractors undertaking works including ensuring safe systems of work, licence
compliance and contractual compliance
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with members of the public by self and team, explain
works, answer questions and protect private property in vicinity of works being undertaken
Maintenance and Repairs
* Undertake maintenance, repairs and installations of plumbing services including water, sewerage and
gas (where licenced and approved) across irrigation, reticulation and treatment systems, and for both
Council and private works
* Undertake labouring duties as relevant to water and sewerage infrastructure, installing and testing
backflows and conduct testing, sampling and data collection as required on sewerage/effluent levels
and flow
* Undertake emergency repairs across Flinders Shire
* Perform inspections and audits (where qualified)
* Competent and safe operation of plant/fleet as licenced and verified to operate and undertake
activities up to and including engaged level as per the Queensland Local Government Award, as
amended or replaced
* Undertake work activities as directed to achieve Council Operational and Strategic Plans
* Maintenance of assigned plant/fleet and work cohesively with workshop in maintaining plant/fleet
* Ensuring all daily checks of plant/fleet are completed and advising of repairs/maintenance
requirements
* Ensuring plant/fleet are well presented, tidy and secured
* Develop and maintain positive communications between Council departments and teams including
participation in team/Council meetings
* Sharing of knowledge and skills between team members
* Complete paperwork and submit on time including accurate timesheets with job costing codes and
health and safety related items
* Maintain currency of licences/tickets for duration of employment as required to undertake allocated
work tasks/activities
General
* Consistently complete allocated tasks to a high standard and within agreed timeframes
* Undertake other tasks up to and including your competency and level
* Actively promote the values of the organisation to staff
* Actively participate in identifying, recommending, developing and implementing measures through
which allocated tasks and responsibilities may be carried out more effectively and efficiently
Administration
* Ensure general administration and records management requirements are being met
* Provide courteous and professional customer service to internal and external customers and
conduct all transactions in an ethical and efficient manner
* Contribute positively to a supportive team-based work environment and participate in team
meetings and training sessions as required
* Ensure that requests are acted on and reported upon in accordance with Council Policy
* Keep your supervisor/manager appropriately and adequately informed on the current state of
activities relevant to your role and to highlight in advance any points likely to influence Council
operations or relations with ratepayers and/or the public
* Maintain a personal time management system to ensure deadlines are met; to ensure that other
staff of the Council are given due notice and time to comply with deadlines so that their own
personal planning is not inconvenienced
Organisational Continuous Improvement & Quality Management
* Willingness and ability to adapt to challenge and opportunities:
* changing workforce capabilities through multiskilling, succession planning, knowledge
management
* changing technologies and operational procedures by expanding your knowledge of future
trends and required competencies
* Willingness and ability to set the example and live the values
* Willingness and ability to advocate a positive and constructive organisational culture
* Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions and decisions, and to be held accountable
for such
* Willingness and ability to integrate the competing demands of work, home, community and self
Corporate Responsibilities
All employees are bound by the Queensland Local Government Act 2009 to act with integrity, and in a way
that shows proper concern for the public interest. All employees are responsible for acting in accordance
with the Flinders Shire Council Code of Conduct and other relevant policies, procedures and protocols as
may be applicable to the role.
Workplace Health & Safety
All workers have a duty to familiarise themselves with and comply with statutory and Flinders Shire Council
Work Health and Safety (WH&S) requirements, including the WH&S Management System, and WH&S
Policies, Procedures and work instructions.
In fulfilling this duty, workers are to:
* Take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety.
* Take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety
of other persons.
* Comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by the
person in control of the business or undertaking (PCBU) to allow the person to comply with the Work
Health and Safety Act 2011 (e.g. wearing of Personal Protective Equipment as instructed).
* Cooperate with any reasonable Policy or Procedure of the PCBU relating to health or safety at the
workplace that has been notified to workers (e.g. reporting of incidents).
* Participate in the consultation and communication processes as prescribed in the Consultation,
Cooperation and Coordination Code of Practice 2021.
Other Requirements
* This position operates from Council's Administration Office in Hughenden, however, may be
required to travel within the Local Government Area and work outside of standard business hours
to meet the requirements of the role.
* Travel (including outside of normal hours) to attend training may be required
* The incumbent must be:
* prepared to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the position;
* willing to obtain a 'Suitability Card' to enable the incumbent to work with or supervise people
less than eighteen (18) years of age if required;
* medically fit and physically capable to meet requirements of the position;
* Prepared, if required, to undertake a medical assessment by Council's medical practitioner;
and
* Prepared, if required, for Council to undertake a Criminal History Check
Organisational Relationships and Delegations
Internal: Engineering Services Team and other portfolios across Council
External: General public, government departments, contractors, suppliers and community groups
Delegations: The Plumber works under limited direction, has the skills to manage time and organisational
priorities. This position has delegated decision making and purchasing authority in accordance with
Council's Delegation Register and Procurement Policy.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Recognised trade qualification within plumbing and drainage services with demonstrated industry
experience in repairs, maintenance and operations as related to the role.
1. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently relay
information to internal and external stakeholders.
1. Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service, and the ability to respond to customer
enquiries in a professional and patient manner, achieving mutually agreeable solutions and de-
escalating conflict.
1. Ability to work within a team, share knowledge and experience and meet deadlines.
2. Demonstrated written/verbal skills with the ability to complete accurate paperwork and follow
directions.
1. Minimum MR Class drivers' licence with good driving history and willingness to provide driving
history if/when required.
1. Where required, stay in camp accommodation away from town and undertake work outside of
normal business hours including participating in an on-call roster.
1. Commitment to uphold Council's Code of Conduct, Workplace Health and Safety and Anti-
Discrimination policies.
2. Current national general construction induction (white) card; and confined spaces ticket. .
Desirable
1. Demonstrated experience working at heights.
2. Qualifications in gas fitting.
3. Qualifications in backflow prevention and experience fitting and testing backflow prevention
devices.
1. Competent in operating mobile plant/fleet and currency of licences/tickets.
2. HR Class driver's licence.
Authorisation
Position Approved By: Misenka Duong, Director of Engineering