Construction / Plumber / Drainer - Team Leader

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer superannuation

Salary sacrifice options

Ongoing training

Payroll deductions

Annual leave loading

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council's Fitzroy River Water division seeks a hands-on Team Leader to deliver essential water and wastewater projects across the Rockhampton region. You will lead a crew on site, coordinate construction activities and drive safe, quality workmanship.

Trade qualification is desirable but not essential; experience in plumbing, drainage, pipelaying or civil construction is valued. A Police Check is required and you will join a large, values-driven workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience with water and wastewater systems including plumbing, drainage, pipelaying or civil construction.
• Ability to lead a crew on site and deliver quality work safely.
• Good organisation and time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site crew to deliver projects safely and to standard.
• Coordinate construction activities and manage work schedules.
• Enforce safety policies and quality control on site.

Skills

On-site leadership

Water/wastewater experience

Safety mindset

Time management

Education

Trade qualification desirable

Job description

24h ago , from Rockhampton Regional Council

• Potential earnings up to $125,000 per annum, including on-call participation and overtime opportunities (actual earnings will vary based on availability and hours worked).
• LGIA Stream C BT Level 2/3 (Licenced Plumber/Drainer) + Site + Tool + Leading Hand Allowance 3 - $94,988 - $97,522
• LGIA Stream B (Construction Experience) Level 6 + Site + Leading Hand Allowance 2 - $88,203
• Permanent / Full Time
• Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight

Your new role

Fitzroy River Water is looking for a practical, hands-on Team Leader to help deliver essential water and wastewater projects across the Rockhampton region.

If you have experience in plumbing, drainage, pipelaying or civil construction and enjoy leading a crew to get the job done safely and well - we’d like to hear from you. A trade qualification is desirable, but not essential.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Experience working with water and wastewater systems, including plumbing, drainage, pipelaying or civil construction
• Ability to lead a crew on site and get quality work done
• Good organisation and time management
• Commitment to a strong safety focused mindset

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.Supportive Work/Life Balance

• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5 % annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Application Close: Monday 26 October 2026 at Midnight (AEST)