Civil Pipelaying Ganger

Southern Downs Regional Council; Warwick; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance plans

Free skin checks & wellness medicals

Discounted gym memberships

Health & wellbeing programs

Special Family Leave & Cultural Leave

Employee Assistance Program (24/7)

Job summary

Southern Downs Regional Council – Warwick QLD is seeking a Civil Pipelaying Ganger to assist Supervisors in coordinating work teams and resources for water supply and sewerage infrastructure. This permanent, full-time role is based in Warwick, Queensland and involves a 9-day fortnight with on-call rotations.

The position includes leadership responsibilities, site coordination, and a focus on safety and efficiency within the Water & Wastewater Department.

Qualifications

• Leadership of work crews in civil utilities
• Ability to coordinate daily job tasks and resources
• Experience with water and sewerage networks is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisors in daily coordination of work teams and resources
• Contribute to construction, maintenance and operation of water and sewerage infrastructure
• Support on-site safety and compliance with rules and regulations
• Lead small crews to complete daily jobs on time and to standard

Skills

Team leadership

Site coordination

Water/sewerage ops

On-call readiness

Tools

Class C Licence

White Card

Job description

Southern Downs Regional Council – Warwick QLD

As a Civil Pipelaying Ganger, you will be contributing to the effective and efficient operation of the Water & Wastewater Department by assisting Supervisors in the daily coordination of work teams and resources in the construction, maintenance and operation of water supply and sewerage infrastructure.

STATUS: Permanent, Full-time

HOURS of WORK: 76 hours per fortnight | 9-day fortnight

PAY LEVEL: $2,660.09 – $2,725.06 per fortnight (Level 5 - 6) + Construction Allowance ($80.90 per fortnight) + Leading Hand Allowance ($76.90 per fortnight). Plus 12% Superannuation and 17.5% Annual Leave Loading in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award. Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience.

EMPLOYMENT BASE: Warwick, Queensland

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

09:00AM – Tuesday, 6th October 2026

What you will need in this role

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Legal right to live and work in Australia


• A Class C (car) licence or greater is required for this role.


• An Occupational Health & Safety Construction Induction Card (White Card); or the ability to obtain.


• Immunisation record indicating Hepatitis A&B vaccinations or immunity; or the ability to be vaccinated.


• Preparedness to work 24-hours on-call on a rotational basis, weekends and flexible hours.


• Demonstrated experience as a team leader with the ability to coordinator staff to complete daily jobs.


• Experience in water and sewerage reticulated network construction.

Benefits of the position include:

• Discounted corporate health insurance plans


• Free skin checks, flu vacs & wellness medicals, including discounted gym memberships


• Health & wellbeing initiatives exclusive to Council employee


• Generous leave provisions, including Special Family Leave & Cultural Leave


• Employee Assistance Program for all staff and their families (24/7)

About Southern Downs

Southern Downs is a great place to live, work, play and stay. With a growing multicultural community of 27,040 residents, the picturesque region covers 7,122km and offers you the work-life balance you have been searching for in a well-connected regional centre. The major towns of Warwick and Stanthorpe offer vibrant commercial hubs with ample retail, medical, banking and educational services.

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