About the Role

Looking for job security without sacrificing your time at home? We are seeking a trade-qualified Maintenance Plumber for a permanent role based out of Townsville. This position offers an exceptional lifestyle balance with a 8/6 roster, meaning you get 6 full days at home every fortnight to enjoy the North Queensland lifestyle.

You will join a stable, supportive utilities team responsible for the preventative maintenance, fault finding, and breakdown repairs of camp infrastructure, commercial facilities, and water treatment systems.

What’s on Offer?

True Job Security: Permanent full-time contract with full leave entitlements (annual leave and sick leave).

Outstanding Lifestyle Balance: 8/6 roster offers a predictable, repeatable routine with ample time off.

All Expenses Covered: Flights from Townsville, camp accommodation, and high-quality meals are completely covered while on site.

Competitive Pay Rate: Top-tier hourly or salaried rates (dependent on experience) paid weekly, plus superannuation.

Uniforms & PPE: All standard site uniforms and protective equipment supplied.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out routine preventative maintenance, testing, and inspections across commercial and residential camp infrastructure.





Respond rapidly to reactive plumbing breakdowns, blocked drains, leak detections, and hot water system issues.

Maintain camp water treatment plants and pumping systems (where qualified/trained).

Ensure strict adherence to site health, safety, and environmental protocols.

Accurate logging of work orders via digital asset management software.

What We Need From You

QLD Plumbing Licence: Current, unrestricted Queensland Plumbing and Drainage Licence.

Construction Induction: White Card.

Experience: Proven background in commercial maintenance, facility maintenance, or heavy industrial environments.

Fitness for Duty: Ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment medical, including a functional fitness assessment and drug & alcohol screening.

Drivers Licence: Current valid Australian Manual C-Class driver's licence.

Confined Space and Working at Heights

Backflow / TMV: Endorsements for Backflow Prevention and Thermostatic Mixing Valves are highly regarded but not strictly mandatory.

Ready to Apply?

If you are a Townsville local (or looking to relocate to North Queensland) and want a stable, permanent FIFO role that respects your time off, we want to hear from you.

📌 Maintenance Plumber | Permanent FIFO | 8/6 Roster (Ex-Townsville)
🏢 Dawsons Engineering
📍 Townsville