INF-129 and INF-132 Plumber

Charters Towers Regional Council

Charters Towers, Northern QLD

Plumbers (Trades and Services)

Government to Local (Government and Defence)

Full time

Fault Finding

Workplace Health and Safety

Water Supply

About The Role

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Under limited supervision, the focus of this position is to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the repair and maintenance effort for Council’s fleet of equipment.

Employment Status: Full Time Permanent

Working Hours: 76 hours per fortnight, nine (9) day fortnight

Award: BT1 to BT3 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream C) Award to State 2017

Salary Range: 33.51 to 49.16 (inclusive of Market Loading Allowance) per hour plus applicable allowances.

Additional Benefits: Relocation assistance and temporary accommodation may be available for preferred applicants

About You

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

Relevant knowledge and experience of repair and maintenance activities for various fixed and mobile plant and equipment, including trucks, earthmoving equipment, light vehicles, and small plant.

Demonstrated knowledge of construction and maintenance technical relevant to water and 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 and 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

Essential Licences

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 benefits 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

Employee Assistance Program

Inherent requirements and working environment

Inherent Requirements

The following are essential to performing this role safely. Council will consider reasonable adjustments to help a person meet these requirements.

The position involves the inherent physical requirements of plumbing and drainage work, including manual handling, physical labour, and heavy lifting and working in a range of outdoor and underground environments. Reasonable adjustments will be considered where applicable.

Use a computer, tablet and phone to access work instructions, record information and communicate with team members.

Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods, including high-visibility clothing, safety boots, sun protection, gloves and eye and hearing protection, as well as respiratory protective equipment where required.

Drive a Council vehicle to work sites across the region, including on unsealed roads, and frequently enter and exit the vehicle to undertake plumbing, drainage and infrastructure maintenance activities.

Walk and stand for extended periods at plumbing and drainage work sites, including on uneven, loose, sloping, wet or muddy ground and around excavations, water and wastewater infrastructure.

Bend, kneel, squat, crouch, twist and work in restricted positions to install, inspect, repair and maintain pipes, fittings, valves, pumps and other plumbing and drainage infrastructure.

Lift, carry, push and pull tools, equipment, pipes, fittings and other materials within Council’s WHS manual handling requirements.

Undertake physical plumbing and drainage tasks, including pipe laying, excavation-related activities, fault-finding, repairs and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure.

Enter and work in confined spaces where appropriately trained and authorized, in accordance with Council’s safe work procedures.

Work safely around operating plant and equipment, excavations, pressurized water systems, wastewater infrastructure and other workplace hazards, following established safety procedures and instructions.

Work safely in environments where exposure to wastewater, contaminated materials, dust, fumes, chemicals, noise and biological hazards may occur, using the required PPE and controls.

Working Environment

Work is undertaken primarily outdoors across Council’s water and wastewater infrastructure and other plumbing and drainage work sites, with exposure to heat, sun, dust, noise, wet weather and other environmental conditions.

Work may be undertaken in trenches, excavations, pits, chambers and other restricted or confined spaces, subject to appropriate training, authorization and safety controls.

The position may involve exposure to wastewater, sewage, contaminated water, biological hazards and other materials associated with water and wastewater maintenance activities.

The position may require working near moving traffic, operating plant and machinery, excavations and other active work areas, requiring compliance with Council’s traffic management and workplace safety procedures.

The position may require working independently or as part of a team at various locations throughout the Council region, including remote or isolated work sites.

The position is required to participate in the rostered after-hours on-call arrangements and may be required to undertake call-outs, emergency response, reasonable overtime and weekend work to maintain the continuity of Council’s water and wastewater services.

Pre-Employment Checks, Health Monitoring and Immunization

This position is required complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including a drug and alcohol screen, based on the inherent requirements above.

Council takes all reasonably practicable steps to provide a safe and healthy workplace and prevent occupational disease. Under Council’s P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, this position is subject to the Workplace Immunization Program due to potential exposure to occupational health risks associated with plumbing and wastewater activities. The position requires immunization against Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Tetanus.

More Information and Questions

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre-employment assessments/check:

Pre-employment medical including a drug and alcohol test

National Police/Criminal History Check

Right to Work in Australia Check

Qualification/Licence Verification

Applications must be submitted online using the Apply Now link on this page and should include a cover letter and your current resume.

For further information, please view the Position Description.

Closing Date 11:59pm Sunday, 1 November 2026.

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For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, call 0747615300