Plumber – SCADA Water Systems Specialist

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

SCADA system experience

Water infrastructure knowledge

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification in Plumbing and Drainage or equivalent

Current Plumbing and Drainage Trade Licence

Job description

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.