Apprentice Plumber — Hands-On Training with Certificate III

Quilpie Shire Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Wellbeing Week program

Ongoing training and professional dev.

9 day fortnights

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Quilpie Shire Council is offering an Apprentice Plumber role where you’ll earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience across water, sewerage and plumbing infrastructure under supervision. You’ll undertake a Certificate III in Plumbing while contributing to essential community services, with opportunities to grow in a supportive team environment.

This hands-on apprenticeship emphasizes safety, teamwork, and practical training, including maintenance, testing, and after-hours callouts as part

Qualifications

• Must have completed Year 10 schooling and show reliability and punctuality.
• Enthusiasm to learn plumbing trades and pursue formal qualification.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Water & Sewerage crew with maintenance, repairs and construction of plumbing, water and sewerage infrastructure.
• Support testing, monitoring, and inspections of water and sewerage systems.
• Participate in after-hours call outs as required and learn from a qualified tradesperson.
• Begin and progress toward Certificate III in Plumbing through study and hands-on practice.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Year 10 schooling

Willingness to undertake Certificate III in Plumbing

Job description

Quilpie Shire Council is offering an Apprentice Plumber role where you’ll earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience across water, sewerage and plumbing infrastructure under supervision. You’ll undertake a Certificate III in Plumbing while contributing to essential community services, with opportunities to grow in a supportive team environment.

This hands-on apprenticeship emphasizes safety, teamwork, and practical training, including maintenance, testing, and after-hours callouts as part