Plumber

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane; Cairns Regional; Presencial; AUD 100.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

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Accommodation provided

Work vehicle provided

Tools provided

Relocation assistance

6 weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave

2 return flights per year

Additional 2 negotiated flights per år

Descripción de la vacante

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane – Cairns QLD is seeking an experienced Plumber for a Remote Queensland Council role. You will install, maintain and repair plumbing across Council infrastructure, housing and residential properties, with SCADA-based water monitoring central to daily duties.

You will monitor water systems, respond to SCADA alerts, manage pump stations, coordinate with apprentices and other trades, and help ensure reliable essential services.

Formación

• Qualified Plumber with strong practical experience in water supply systems.
• Experience using SCADA systems for water monitoring and management.
• Demonstrated plumbing maintenance and repair experience.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor water supply and system performance using SCADA.
• Respond to SCADA alerts and identify water system issues.
• Undertake plumbing repairs, maintenance and installations.
• Maintain public housing, residential properties and Council infrastructure.
• Work across water and wastewater reticulation systems.
• Maintain plumbing, drainage, irrigation and related infrastructure.
• Inspect and repair pump stations and respond to emergencies.
• Prepare job quotes and order materials.
• Record completed works in asset management system.
• Assist with supervision and development of apprentices.

Conocimientos

SCADA system experience

Water infrastructure knowledge

Teamwork

Problem solving

Educación

Trade qualification in Plumbing and Drainage or equivalent

Current Plumbing and Drainage Trade Licence

Descripción del empleo

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane – Cairns QLD

$100,000 - $115,000 a year

Permanent

1d ago , from Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane

A Remote Queensland Council is seeking an experienced Plumber to join its Engineering and Infrastructure team.

This is a varied, hands‑on trade role responsible for plumbing repairs, installations and maintenance across Council infrastructure, public housing and residential properties. A key part of the position is monitoring and supporting Council's water supply using SCADA systems, making previous SCADA water monitoring experience particularly important.

You will work across water and wastewater infrastructure, plumbing systems, pump stations and general maintenance while supporting the reliable delivery of essential services to the community.

What's On Offer

• $100K – $115K base salary + superannuation
• Accommodation provided
• Work vehicle provided
• Tools provided
• Relocation assistance
• 6 weeks annual leave
• 15 days personal leave
• 2 return flights per year
• Additional 2 negotiated flights per year
• Full-time Local Government position
• Strong long‑term opportunity within essential water and infrastructure services

About the Role

You will undertake plumbing installation, maintenance and repair works while supporting the safe and reliable operation of Council's water infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring water supply and system performance using SCADA systems
• Responding to SCADA alerts and identifying water system issues
• Undertaking plumbing repairs, maintenance and installation works
• Maintaining public housing, residential properties and Council infrastructure
• Working across water and wastewater reticulation systems
• Maintaining plumbing, drainage, irrigation and associated infrastructure
• Undertaking maintenance and repairs to pump stations
• Completing emergency plumbing repairs when required
• Preparing job quotes and identifying labour and material requirements
• Scheduling works and ordering materials
• Inspecting plumbing and water infrastructure to identify faults and maintenance requirements
• Recording completed works within Council's asset management system
• Assisting with the supervision and development of apprentices
• Working collaboratively with other trades and operational teams

About You

You are a qualified Plumber with strong practical experience and an understanding of water supply systems. Importantly, you have experience using SCADA systems for water monitoring and management.

You will bring:

• Trade qualification in Plumbing and Drainage or equivalent
• Current Plumbing and Drainage Trade Licence
• Demonstrated experience using SCADA systems to monitor water supply, storage, pumping or related infrastructure
• Sound understanding of water monitoring, flow, pressure and system performance
• Current provisional or open Driver Licence
• Construction White Card
• Demonstrated plumbing maintenance and repair experience
• Experience working with water and wastewater infrastructure
• Ability to troubleshoot faults and respond to operational issues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Sound communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond to operational requirements

Highly regarded:

• Certificate III in Gas Fitting or equivalent
• Confined Space Entry ticket
• Working at Heights ticket
• MR or HR Driver Licence
• Plant and equipment licences or tickets
• Experience supervising apprentices or trainees
• Previous Local Government or remote community experience

About Us

With Head Office in Cairns and offices in Townsville and Brisbane. We specialise in professional, administration, engineering and industrial recruitment, permanent and temporary placements for both commercial and government enterprise. We are proud to connect great people with meaningful careers.

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