Division/Section:Infrastructure and Operations / Water

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

SalaryRange: Base Salary $92,512 per annum + super, with thepotential to earn up to an additional $2,100 through applicableallowances, plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on workperformed. Additional entitlements and overtime donot form part of the advertised basesalary

Townsville CityCouncil is committed to providing protected, reliable and cost-effectivewater services to the Townsville community. We understand howimportant our water is and is striving to preserve this preciousresource whilst still allowing residents to use water when theyneed it. As a city we need to use our water wisely to ensureTownsville’s water supply is secure now and into thefuture.

We’re looking for an experienced Plumber to help lead day-to-day maintenance acrossour regional water network. In this role, you’ll be the on-sitepoint of contact organising access, permits and safety, guidingstaff and contractors, and making sure work is carried out tocouncil standards.

You’ll jump in onleaks, breakages and planned works to keep services runningsmoothly for our community, while also managing equipment, stockand the necessary reporting. If you’re someone who can balancehands-on work with coordinating people and keeping thingscompliant, you’ll fit right in at council.

Thisrole is required to participate in the on-call roster and overtimearrangements as required, to resolve out of hours operationalissues or emergency works including disaster management. Theon-call roster is generally 1 week in every 8weeks.

Qualificationsand Experience

There are certainqualifications that are required and others than can be obtainedupon commencement and these include:

Mandatory

- Tradequalification in Plumbing with experience in waterreticulation.
- ConstructionIndustry White Card (30215 QLD)
- Current "C"class driver’s licence with the ability to obtain an "MR" classdrivers licence.
- TrafficManagement Implementation course accredited.




- Competentperson with experience in Confined Space Entry.
- TrafficManagement Implementation course accredited.
- Successfullycompleted training to supervise asbestos removal and havesuitable experience in removal of asbestos piping.
- Ability to workas part of a team of employees to ensure that interruptions towater supply to Council customers is averted or rectifiedquickly and efficiently.
- Well-developedsupervisory and leadership skills.
- Strongcommunity and customer relations skills.
- Strongunderstanding of Workplace Health and Safety, EnvironmentalProtection, Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-discriminationand privacy obligations, and QLD Local GovernmentAct.
- Significantrelevant knowledge and demonstrable experience in maintenanceplanning, scheduling and execution.

For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription.

Townsville CityCouncil is the largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia. We’re committed to supporting our people through astrong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusiveculture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in ourcommunity.

Wehave a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

- 5 weeks annualleave + 17.5% leave loading
- 14 weeks paidParental Leave
- Domestic andFamily Violence Leave
- Uniforms, tools and PPE provided
- Annual wageprogression
- Up to *13.5%Superannuation employer contribution for contributingmembers
- SalarySacrifice opportunities
- Access to arange of learning and development opportunities, includingon-the-job learning and formal training programs
- FitnessPassport program offering discounted membership to selectedhealth and wellbeing facilities
- EmployeeLoyalty Program offering discounts at selected localbusinesses
- EmployeeAssistance Program

* The Councilcontribution to employees' superannuation for contributingemployees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earningssubject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of theirordinary time earnings.

ContactEmail: ***@townsville.qld.gov.au

For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription.

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