W&S Network Operations Worker (Licenced Plumber)

Whitsunday Regional Council; Proserpine, Collinsville, Bowen; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council invites applications for a Water and Wastewater Network Operations Worker (Licensed Plumber) based in Bowen. You will join our Network Operations team to support capital projects and maintain essential water and sewerage infrastructure across the region.

The role includes construction, maintenance, repairs and installation tasks, plus on-call duties. Essential licencing and certifications are required, with Desirable certifications helping broaden responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Class C Manual driver's licence.
• Licensed Plumber & Drainer.
• Desirable: Confined Space, Working at Heights, Trenching and shoring, Poly Welding Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the construction, maintenance and repair of water and sewerage infrastructure.
• Undertaking installation, maintenance and fault repairs on water, wastewater and sewerage assets.
• Inspecting mains and service connections to ensure the safe, reliable and economical delivery of services.
• Assisting with the installation of new water and sewerage infrastructure projects.
• Maintaining amenities and associated plumbing infrastructure across the region.
• Responding to emergency callouts and participating in a rostered on-call arrangement.
• Delivering high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, professionally and in accordance with Council standards and procedures.

Job description

Permanent / Full Time

Location – Bowen

$76,014 - $83,588 per annum (qualified wage)

The Whitsunday Regional Council is situated at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. The region encompasses the 74 tropical Whitsunday Islands, the coastal towns of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour and Bowen along with the rural towns of Proserpine and Collinsville. The Whitsunday region offers a dynamic environment and is perfectly placed to live, work, play and invest.

The Role

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Water and Wastewater Network Operations Worker (Licensed Plumber) to join our Network Operations team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of capital projects while helping maintain the critical water and sewerage infrastructure that supports our growing region.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will assist with the construction, maintenance, repair and installation of water and wastewater assets, ensuring the reliable and safe operation of Council's network and services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the construction, maintenance and repair of water and sewerage infrastructure.
• Undertaking installation, maintenance and fault repairs on water, wastewater and sewerage assets.
• Inspecting mains and service connections to ensure the safe, reliable and economical delivery of services.
• Assisting with the installation of new water and sewerage infrastructure projects.
• Maintaining amenities and associated plumbing infrastructure across the region.
• Responding to emergency callouts and participating in a rostered on-call arrangement.
• Delivering high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, professionally and in accordance with Council standards and procedures.

Essential

1. Class C ‘Manual’ drivers licence
2. Licenced Plumber & Drainer

Desirable

1. Confined Space certification
2. Working at Heights certification
3. Trenching and shoring certification
4. Poly Welding Certification

Applications close:10-Sep-2026 11:30 pm

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