Senior Plumber

Sandy Evans Recruitment; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free furnished accommodation

Relocation assistance

Airfares after 12 months

Tools and vehicle provided

Job summary

Sandy Evans Recruitment is partnering with a remote Aboriginal community to recruit a licensed plumber for water, wastewater, and drainage maintenance. The role focuses on safe, compliant operations and delivering reliable services in a challenging rural setting.

You will manage water reticulation assets, support the Drinking Water Quality Management Plan, scope works, prepare quotes, oversee contractors, and uphold a strong safety culture on every job.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland Plumbing & Drainage Licence.
• Backflow Prevention endorsement (test, commission and maintain devices).
• Construction white card or interstate equivalent.
• Current "C" Class driver's licence (must be maintained).
• Clear national criminal history check or the ability to obtain one.
• Certificate II or III in Water Operations (or willingness to undertake).
• Experience or the ability to understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, with the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Indigenous people.

Responsibilities

• Look after the water reticulation assets, including the water treatment plant and Splash Park.
• Support Council's Drinking Water Quality Management Plan.
• Scope works and prepare quotes, manage contractors.
• Maintain a strong safety culture on every job.

Skills

Queensland Plumbing Licence

Backflow Prevention endorsement

Construction white card

C class driver's licence

Criminal history check

Water Operations cert (CW/O)

Cultural awareness

Education

Certificate II or III in Water Operations

Job description

Free Furnished Accommodation + Relocation Assistance (Drive or Fly)

After 12 months highly subsidised airfares to Cairns may apply.

Tools and Vehicle supplied for work purposes

The Opportunity

This role delivers Council’s plumbing, gas, water, wastewater and sewerage maintenance services to the community, ensuring systems operate safely and reliably and all work complies with relevant legislation, codes and Council standards.

This is a residential role in a remote Aboriginal community. If you're an experienced licensed plumber with leadership skills and a genuine commitment to working respectfully with the community, this is a rare chance to step up and build something that matters.

What you'll own:

You will look after the water reticulation assets, including the water treatment plant and Splash Park, support Council's Drinking Water Quality Management Plan, scope works and prepare quotes, manage contractors and keep a strong safety culture on every job.

About You:

Qualifications and skills including;

• Current Queensland Plumbing & Drainage Licence
• Backflow Prevention endorsement (test, commission and maintain devices)
• Construction white card or interstate equivalent
• Current "C" Class driver's licence (must be maintained)
• Clear national criminal history check or the ability to obtain one
• Certificate II or III in Water Operations and Wastewater Operations (or willingness to undertake)
• Experience or the ability to obtain an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, with the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Indigenous people, a knowledge of Aboriginal culture and customs would be an advantage.

Please contact ••••@sandyevansrecruitment.com.au for further information and a copy of the position description or call Sandy on 04•••••763.