Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations/ CMO

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (38 Hours per week)

LGE 4: $68,726 per annum + superannuation

Location: Townsville

Application Deadline: 11:45 Sunday 2 August 2026

About The Role

In this role you will:

- Complete the day-to-day irrigation maintenance activities and works associated with the maintenance of council public irrigation infrastructure.
- Provide technical support relating to a broad range of irrigation assets across the TCC local government area.
- Identification and resolution of basic irrigation/plumbing problems across the network.

Carry out irrigation maintenance activities that encompasses auditing and checking for faults, repair of damaged and faulty components, replacing and upgrading of components, completing preventative maintenance activities as required, install or maintain irrigation systems within lawns and garden beds as directed and other activities as directed by a Team or Crew Leader.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

- Demonstrated ability to identify and repair & troubleshoot irrigation systems, including solenoid valves, a variety of sprinkler & drip irrigation, program standalone controllers and identify and repair leaks in non-potable main/ lateral irrigation lines.
- Demonstrated sound knowledge of irrigation activities including procedures for system shut down and commissioning and identification and selection of irrigation components needed to complete assigned tasks.
- Sound knowledge of operational procedures applicable to irrigation maintenance, particularly related to the provision of services in municipal parks and open spaces.
- Current manual "C" class driver’s licence (essential).
- Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
- Understanding of IRRInet irrigation controller systems (desirable).




- Certificate III in Irrigation (desirable).
- First Aid Certificate (desirable).

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 (if applicable).
- 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.

Eligibility and Policy

We are committed to creating a secure 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.

For adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or accessibility requirements, please contact or phone for a confidential discussion.

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📌 Irrigation maintenance worker (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville City Council
📍 Townsville