Plumber

Charters Towers Regional Council; North Lakes; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

5 weeks annual leave

17.5% leave loading

3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave

8 weeks Parental Leave

Domestic and Family Violence Leave

Uniforms and PPE provided

Flexible Work Arrangements

Annual wage progression

Overtime and allowances

12% Superannuation

Salary Sacrifice opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Charters Towers Regional Council is seeking a trades-qualified plumber to undertake a range of plumbing and drainage duties for Water & Wastewater and Infrastructure Services across Council assets in Charters Towers, QLD. The role requires post-trade experience, strong WHS knowledge, and the ability to work within regulatory codes.

Essential qualifications include a White Card, Plumbing Trade qualification, QBCC licenses, and a current Queensland driver licence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of construction and maintenance technicals relevant to water & wastewater infrastructure.
• Post-trade experience in commercial and domestic plumbing and drainage installation, fault-finding and maintenance.
• Sound WHS knowledge and practice.
• Experience in plumbing and pipe laying, with general knowledge of local government water systems.
• Familiarity with Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018, Regulations 2019, NCC Volume Three and QBCC procedures.
• Understanding of Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and accurately record data for work notes.
• Willingness to participate in an afterhours on-call roster.

Responsibilities

• Undertake construction and maintenance duties for Water & Wastewater and Infrastructure Services.
• Install, fault-find and maintain plumbing and drainage systems across Council assets.
• Work in accordance with relevant Australian Standards and QBCC requirements.
• Record data and prepare work notes in a timely, accurate manner.
• Be available for afterhours on-call roster as required.

Skills

Plumbing and drainage knowledge

Commercial and domestic plumbing

Work Health & Safety

Water/wastewater systems knowledge

Code and standards knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Data recording and work notes

On-call roster availability

Education

White Card (General Construction Induction)

Trade qualification in Plumbing

Queensland C Class Driver Licence

QBCC plumber and drainer licences

Confined Spaces certification

Working at Heights certification

Job description

Charters Towers Regional Council – Charters Towers QLD

Please read all information carefully before applying.

This position will be required to undertake a range of plumbing and drainage duties, relating to the construction, installation and maintenance of Water & Wastewater and Infrastructure Services across Council.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

Demonstrated knowledge of construction and maintenance technicals relevant to water & wastewater infrastructure.

Demonstrated post-trade experience undertaking commercial and domestic plumbing and drainage installation, fault-finding and maintenance.

Sound knowledge and understanding of Work Health & Safety requirements.

Demonstrated experience in plumbing and pipe laying, preferably with a general knowledge of the operation and maintenance of local government water supply and wastewater systems.

Demonstrated working knowledge of the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018, Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019, National Construction Code Volume Three (Plumbing Code of Australia), Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code, relevant Australian Standards, and Council permit/notifiable/minor-work procedures.

Sound understanding of the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008.

Good organisational skills, effective time management and the ability to determine work priorities within a team environment.

Sound verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to follow written procedures and interpret documentation, including the ability to accurately record data and prepare for work notes.

Ability to participate in an afterhours on call roster.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

General Construction Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) “White Card”.

Trade Qualification in Plumbing.

Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

Possession and maintenance of current Queensland occupational plumber and drainer licences issued by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).

Current certification to Enter and Work in Confined Spaces or ability to obtain.

Current certification in Working at Heights or ability to obtain.

BENEFITS

We have a range of benefits that include:

Fortnightly RDO

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading

3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave

8 weeks paid Parental Leave

Domestic and Family Violence Leave

Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable to your role)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Annual wage progression

Overtime and allowances where applicable to the role.

12% Superannuation

Salary Sacrifice opportunities

Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs