Charters Towers Regional Council – Charters Towers QLD

Please read all information carefully before applying .

This position will be required to undertake a range of plumbing and drainage duties, relating to the construction, installation and maintenance of Water & Wastewater and Infrastructure Services across Council.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

Demonstrated knowledge of construction and maintenance technicals relevant to water & wastewater infrastructure.

Demonstrated post-trade experience undertaking commercial and domestic plumbing and drainage installation, fault-finding and maintenance.

Sound knowledge and understanding of Work Health & Safety requirements.

Demonstrated experience in plumbing and pipe laying, preferably with a general knowledge of the operation and maintenance of local government water supply and wastewater systems.

Demonstrated working knowledge of the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018, Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019, National Construction Code Volume Three (Plumbing Code of Australia), Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code, relevant Australian Standards, and Council permit/notifiable/minor-work procedures.

Sound understanding of the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008.

Good organisational skills, effective time management and the ability to determine work priorities within a team environment.





Sound verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to follow written procedures and interpret documentation, including the ability to accurately record data and prepare for work notes.

Ability to participate in an afterhours on call roster.

Essential Education/Qualifications |

General Construction Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) “White Card”.

Trade Qualification in Plumbing.

Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

Possession and maintenance of current Queensland occupational plumber and drainer licences issued by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).

Current certification to Enter and Work in Confined Spaces or ability to obtain.

Current certification in Working at Heights or ability to obtain.

BENEFITS

We have a range of advantages that include:

Fortnightly RDO

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading

3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave

8 weeks paid Parental Leave

Domestic and Family Violence Leave

Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable to your role)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Annual wage progression

Overtime and allowances where applicable to the role.

12% Superannuation

Salary Sacrifice opportunities

Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs

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