Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Water
Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38
hours/week)
Salary
Range: Base Salary $89,383 per annum + super, with the
potential to earn up to an additional $2,100 through applicable
allowances, plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on work
performed.
Additional entitlements and overtime do
not form part of the advertised base
salary
Location:
Garbutt Operations Centre
Townsville City
Council is committed to providing safe, reliable and cost-effective
water services to the Townsville community.
We understand how
significant our water is and is striving to preserve this precious
resource whilst still allowing residents to use water when they
need it.
As a city we need to use our water wisely to ensure
Townsville's water supply is secure now and into the
future.
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 making sure work is carried out to
council standards.
You'll jump in on
leaks, breakages and planned works to keep services running
smoothly for our community, while also managing equipment, stock
and the necessary reporting.
If you're someone who can balance
hands-on work with coordinating people and keeping things
compliant, you'll fit right in at council.
This
role is required to participate in the on-call roster and overtime
arrangements as required, to resolve out of hours operational
issues or emergency works including disaster management.
The
on-call roster is generally 1 week in every 8
weeks.
Qualifications
and Experience
There are certain
qualifications that are required and others than can be obtained
upon commencement and these include:
Mandatory
Trade
qualification in Plumbing with experience in water
reticulation.
Construction
Industry White Card ****** QLD)
Current "C"
class driver's licence with the ability to obtain an "MR" class




drivers licence.
Desirable
Traffic
Management Implementation course accredited.
Competent
person with experience in Confined Space Entry.
Traffic
Management Implementation course accredited.
Successfully
completed training to supervise asbestos removal and have
suitable experience in removal of asbestos piping.
Ability to work
as part of a team of employees to ensure that interruptions to
water supply to Council customers is 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.
For further
information review the Position
Description.
Townsville City
Council is the largest local government authority in Northern
Australia.
We're committed to supporting our people through a
strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive
culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our
community.
We
have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
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, 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.
Contact
Person: Jason or Damien (Team
Leaders)
Contact
Email:
****** or ******
(for position enquiries
only)
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 which should
confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
For further
information review the Position
Description.
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*****************or phone ************ for a confidential
discussion.
Attachments:
- Plumber (Water Reticulation)_PD.pdf

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