Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations - Water

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)

Salary Range: $74,620 per annum + super

Location: Townsville

Application Close: 11:45pm, Friday 25 September 2026

About The Role

Townsville City Council is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Bulk Water Ganger to join our Water Operations team. In this hands-on leadership role, you will play a critical part in the operation, maintenance, and reliability of Council's bulk water network, helping ensure the continued delivery of secure and reliable water services to the community.

Reporting to the Team Leader Water Operations, you will coordinate and lead field crews undertaking planned maintenance, operational activities, inspections, and emergency repairs across Council's bulk water infrastructure. This includes pipelines, valves, chambers, and associated assets. You will be responsible for directing work on-site, providing technical guidance to team members, and ensuring all activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Council standards.

This varied role combines leadership, practical field work, fault finding, and problem solving. You will take an active role in responding to bulk water network incidents, including water main failures and other operational emergencies, while contributing to the ongoing performance and integrity of Council's water assets. Participation in an on-call roster and after-hours work is required to support the delivery of essential water services.

Qualifications And Experience

You are an experienced water industry professional with a strong understanding of bulk water infrastructure, network maintenance, and operational activities. You enjoy leading crews in the field and are committed to delivering safe,



high-quality outcomes while maintaining reliable water services for the community.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have:

- Experience maintaining and repairing bulk water infrastructure.
- Experience leading field crews and coordinating works.
- Knowledge of water network operations and maintenance.
- Strong safety focus and commitment to safe work practices.
- Ability to read plans and utilise GIS systems.
- Effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Current C Class and MR Driver Licences.
- White Card and Confined Space Entry certification.

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 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.

Contact Person: Troy Contact Email: [email protected]

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 [email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments

- Bulk Water Ganger_Updated Template_25112024_PD.pdf

📌 Bulk Water Ganger (Townsville)
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