Your Opportunity In this role as a Maintenance Plumber, you will play an important role in keeping Council’s facilities, infrastructure and essential services operating safely and efficiently. Working as part of our team, you will undertake a range of plumbing maintenance, repairs and installation works across Council assets throughout the Southern Downs region. This is an opportunity to use your trade skills in a varied role, whilst maintaining a courteous and professional manner when dealing with customers at all times.

STATUS:

Permanent, Full time

HOURS OF WORK:

76 hours per fortnight | 9-day fortnight

PAY LEVEL:

$2,725.06 per fortnight (Level 6) + Construction Allowance ($84.70 per fortnight) + Above Award Payment ($205.74 per fortnight)

Plus 12% Superannuation and 17.5% Annual Leave Loading in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award.

EMPLOYMENT BASE:

Warwick, Queensland

HOW TO APPLY:

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

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, (Acting) Operations Network Coordinator on ph. 1300 697 ***.

Send your full application to: ****@sdrc.qld.gov.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

09:00AM – Tuesday, 20th 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

MANDATORY LICENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

- A Class C (car) licence or greater is required in this role.

- A current Plumbing & Drainage Licence (Queensland).

- 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.

- Please see the Position Description for full list of required qualifications.

- Proven ability to work effectively in a small team and with limited supervision.

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 employees
- 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 great 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.

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📌 Maintenance Plumber (Warwick)
🏢 Southern Downs Regional Council
📍 Warwick