Job Summary
We're looking for an experienced Plumber to help lead day‐to‐day maintenance across our regional water network. In this role, you'll be the on‐site point of contact organising access, permits and safety, guiding staff and contractors, and ensuring work is carried out to council standards.
You'll respond to leaks, breakages and planned works to keep services running smoothly for our community. Additionally, you'll manage equipment, stock and reporting, balancing hands‐on work with people coordination and compliance.
This position requires participation in the on‐call roster and overtime arrangements to resolve out‐of‐hours operational issues, including emergency works and disaster management. The on‐call roster is generally one week in each eight‐week cycle.
Position Details
Position type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week).
Salary: Base $89,383 per annum + super, with potential earnings up to $2,100 through allowances, overtime.
Location: Garbutt Operations Centre.
Qualifications and Experience
* Mandatory: Trade qualification in Plumbing with experience in water reticulation.
* Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
* Current "C" class driver's licence with the ability to obtain an "MR" class licence.
* Desirable: Traffic Management Implementation course accredited.
* Competent person with experience in Confined Space Entry.
* Successfully completed training to supervise asbestos removal and have suitable experience in removal of asbestos piping.
* Ability to work as part of a team to ensure interruptions to water supply to Council customers are averted or rectified quickly and efficiently.
* Well‐developed supervisory and leadership skills.
* Strong community and customer relations skills.
* Strong understanding of Workplace Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti‐discrimination and privacy obligations, and QLD Local Government Act.
* Significant relevant knowledge and demonstrable experience in maintenance planning, scheduling and execution.
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, tools 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.
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities.
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses.
* Employee Assistance Program.
EEO Statement
Townsville City Council is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 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.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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