Your Opportunity

As a Civil Pipelaying Ganger, you will be contributing to the effective and efficient operation of the Water & Wastewater Department by assisting Supervisors in the daily coordination of work teams and resources in the construction, maintenance and operation of water supply and sewerage infrastructure. STATUS: Permanent, Full-time

HOURS of WORK: 76 hours per fortnight | 9-day fortnight

PAY LEVEL: $2,660.09 – $2,725.06 per fortnight (Level 5 - 6) + Construction Allowance ($80.90 per fortnight) + Leading Hand Allowance ($76.90 per fortnight). Plus 12% Superannuation and 17.5% Annual Leave Loading in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award. Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience.

EMPLOYMENT BASE: Warwick, Queensland

HOW TO APPLY:

Access the information package at: www.sdrc.qld.gov.au, or call 1300 MY SDRC ([1300 697 372](tel:1300 697 372))

You must supply ALL information requested on the Vacancy Coversheet in your application.

If you have any additional enquiries in relation to the requirements of this position, please contact:

Cameron Martin-Brown, A/Operations Network Coordinator on ph. [1300 697 372](tel:1300 697 372).

Send your full application to: [email protected]

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

09:00AM – Tuesday, 6th October 2026

What you will need in this role

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description. To be considered for this role, you will need:

- Legal right to live and work in Australia




- A Class C (car) licence or greater is required for this role.
- An Occupational Health & Safety Construction Induction Card (White Card); or the ability to obtain.
- Immunisation record indicating Hepatitis A&B; vaccinations or immunity; or the ability to be vaccinated.
- Preparedness to work 24-hours on-call on a rotational basis, weekends and flexible hours.
- Demonstrated experience as a team leader with the ability to coordinator staff to complete daily jobs.
- Experience in water and sewerage reticulated network construction.

Benefits of the position include:

- Discounted corporate health insurance plans
- Free skin checks, flu vacs & wellness medicals, including discounted gym memberships
- Health & wellbeing initiatives exclusive to Council employee
- Generous leave provisions, including Special Family Leave & Cultural Leave
- Employee Assistance Program for all staff and their families (24/7)

About Southern Downs Southern Downs is a excellent place to live, work, play and stay. With a growing multicultural community of 27,040 residents, the picturesque region covers 7,122km and offers you the work-life balance you have been searching for in a well-connected regional centre. The major towns of Warwick and Stanthorpe offer vibrant commercial hubs with ample retail, medical, banking and educational services.

Act with Integrity | One Region, One Team | Lead by Example | Service Excellence | Our People, Our Strength

📌 Civil Pipelaying Ganger (Warwick)
🏢 Southern Downs Regional Council
📍 Warwick