Plumber - Water & Wastewater, 9-Day Fortnight, 5 Weeks Leave

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

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.