Plumber

Shire of Mareeba; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

9-day fortnight

12% superannuation

Uniforms, PPE & safety boots provided

Fitness Passport & health benefits

Job summary

Mareeba Shire Council invites a trade-qualified, QBCC-licensed plumber to join the Water Reticulation team in Mareeba. The role covers maintenance of water and wastewater utilities, with live-sewage work and confined spaces, plus an on-call roster.

You will mentor apprentices and operate relevant plant, in a climate of hot, humid days. This permanent, full-time position offers a 9-day fortnight, 5 weeks annual leave and opportunity for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold QBCC Plumber and Drainer licence.
• Must hold Queensland MR driver’s licence or be able to obtain after commencement.
• Demonstrated experience as a qualified plumber, preferably in town water and wastewater systems.
• Understanding of water and wastewater reticulation systems with WHS and environmental compliance.
• White Card and Working at Heights/Confined Spaces competencies (or eligible to complete).
• Plant operation competency (skid steer loader, excavator) is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain underground water and wastewater utilities across the Shire.
• Operate machinery and work in confined spaces with live sewage.
• Be part of an on-call roster for after-hours work on a rotating basis.
• Provide training and mentoring to apprentices within the team.
• Complete pre‑employment medical and maintain fitness for duty.

Skills

QBCC Licenced Plumber

MR Licence

Experience as Plumber

Water & Wastewater Systems

WHS & Environmental Compliance

White Card / Heights / Confined Spaces

Plant Operation (Skid Steer / Excav)

Job description

• Join a dedicated team maintaining water and wastewater systems within the Mareeba Shire
• Permanent, full-time position
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Work / life balance with a 9-day fortnight

About Mareeba Shire Council

Located in beautiful Far North Queensland where the rainforest meets the Outback, the Mareeba Shire provides an idyllic, regional lifestyle with the convenience of being only an hour from an international airport, cafes, restaurants, theatres and tropical beaches in the regional city of Cairns. Mareeba Shire Council is a high-performing, community-focused organisation with over 200 dedicated staff. Our recent budget was praised in the media for its considered and sensible approach, demonstrating our commitment to financial responsibility and community investment. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-regarded council making a real impact across the region.

The role

Are you a trade qualified and QBCC licenced plumber? We are looking for a Plumber to join our Water Reticulation team, based in Mareeba.

As a plumber with us you will undertake essential activities across the Shire relating to our water and wastewater programs.

This is a hands-on role that involves maintaining underground utilities, operating machinery and working with live sewage and in confined spaces.

While you will enjoy the lifestyle benefits that consistently working Monday to Friday brings, including one Rostered Day Off each fortnight, you will also be required to be part of an on-call roster for after-hours work on a rotating basis.

This role will also see you working in hot and humid climates on a daily basis.

You will need to be able to pass a pre-employment medical assessment and ensure that you remain physically fit and able to carry out the tasks of your role.

This includes a requirement to maintain your weight below the Safe Working Load (SWL) limit for the seat of the machinery and equipment the position is required to operate.

What we are looking for You will have a strong foundation in plumbing, along with an enthusiastic approach to teamwork and problem solving. You will bring well-developed communication skills and be able to provide training and mentoring support to apprentices within the team. You will have:

• A current QBCC Plumber and Drainer Licence and a current Queensland MR drivers licence (or be able to obtain an MR licence after commencement)
• Demonstrated experience working as a qualified Plumber, ideally with prior experience in town water and wastewater systems
• An understanding of water and wastewater reticulation systems and experience complying with WHS and environmental legislative requirements
• A Queensland Construction Induction White Card (or National equivalent) and Working at Heights and Confined Spaces competencies (or be eligible to complete these)
• Competency in operating plant including skid steer loader and excavator is a bonus

You will be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia. You must be able to provide evidence that you can legally work in Australia upon request. Mareeba Shire Council does not offer employer visa sponsorship.

What we can offer you

• Permanent, full-time position
• BT Level 1 - $80,889 per annum comprised of base wage, allowances and an Above Award Payment
• Plus paid overtime where applicable
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Work life balance - 9-day fortnight
• 12% employer superannuation contributions
• Uniforms, PPE and safety boots provided
• Lifestyle benefits such as access to Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking
• Learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrificing options

For further information Please refer to the Position Description , or contact Anthony Musso , Supervisor Water Reticulation , on 0409 123 704 (during business hours only).

Mareeba Shire Council does not offer employer visa sponsorship.

Applications close Sunday, 1 November 2026

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.