VRN 02/27 Plumber

Flinders Shire Council; Hughenden; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Flinders Shire Council is seeking a Plumber to undertake maintenance, repairs and construction of water and sewerage infrastructure across the Shire. The role supports reliable essential services and aligns with Council objectives.

The position is full-time, award-classified as Building Tradesperson (Level 1). Salary ranges from $70,515 to $98,745 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Applicants may be required to stay in camp accommodation and participate in an on-call roster.

Qualifications

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and de-escalation of conflicts.
• Ability to work within a team and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal documentation skills.
• Willingness to stay in camp accommodation and work outside regular hours including on-call duties.
• Commitment to safety policies and code of conduct.
• Current white card and confined spaces ticket.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water and sewerage infrastructure across Flinders Shire.
• Undertake repairs, maintenance and construction work for essential services.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Education

Trade qualification in plumbing and drainage

Gas fitting qualifications

Backflow prevention qualifications

Licences and operator tickets

Height working experience

Tools

Mobile plant operation

Job description

Please read all information carefully before applying.

The Plumber is responsible for undertaking maintenance, repairs, and construction activities relating to Council's water and sewerage infrastructure across the Flinders Shire. This role plays a key part in ensuring the reliable operation of essential services and contributes directly to Council's operational and strategic objectives.

Employment Status: Full-time

Award: The position is classified as a Building Tradesperson, Level 1, under the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream C) Award - State 2017.

Salary Range: $70,515 - $98,745 per annum, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently relay information to internal and external stakeholders


• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service, and the ability to respond to customer enquiries in a professional and patient manner, achieving mutually agreeable solutions and de-escalating conflict.


• Ability to work within a team, share knowledge and experience and meet deadlines.


• Demonstrated written/verbal skills with the ability to complete accurate paperwork and follow directions.


• Where required, stay in camp accommodation away from town and undertake work outside of normal business hours including participating in an on-call roster.


• Commitment to uphold Council's Code of Conduct, Workplace Health and Safety and Anti-Discrimination policies.


• Current national general construction induction (white) card; and confined spaces ticket.

Essential Education/Qualifications

• Recognised trade qualification within plumbing and drainage services


• Demonstrated experience working at heights.


• Qualifications in gas fitting.


• Qualifications in backflow prevention and experience fitting and testing backflow prevention devices.


• Competent in operating mobile plant/fleet and currency of licences/tickets.

More Information & Questions

For further information, please view the Position Description.

For enquiries regarding this vacancy, please call 07 4741 2900 or email .