W&S Network Operations Worker (Licenced Plumber)

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

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council in Bowen is seeking a skilled Water and Wastewater Network Operations Worker (Licensed Plumber) to join our Network Operations team. You will assist with construction, maintenance, repair and installation of water and wastewater assets, ensuring safe, reliable operation of the network.

Key qualifications include Licenced Plumber and related certifications. The role involves on-call duties, safety compliance, and delivering high-quality customer service across the

Qualifications

• Licenced Plumber is required and certification up to date.
• Demonstrated experience in water and sewerage assets.
• Certification in Confined Space, Working at Heights, and Trenching/Shoring.
• Poly Welding certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with construction, maintenance and repair of water and sewerage infrastructure.
• Installation, maintenance and fault repairs on water, wastewater assets.
• Inspecting mains and connections for safe, reliable delivery of services.
• Participating in on-call roster and emergency callouts.
• Delivering high-quality customer service to stakeholders.
• Ensuring work is safe and compliant with Council standards.

Education

Licensed Plumber

Drainer

Confined Space Certification

Working at Heights Certification

Trenching and Shoring Certification

Poly Welding Certification

Job description

W&S Network Operations Worker (Licenced Plumber)

Whitsunday Regional Council – Whitsundays QLD

WATER AND WASTEWATER NETWORK OPERATIONS WORKER (Licenced Plumber)

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.
• Licenced Plumber & Drainer
• Confined Space certification
• Working at Heights certification
• Trenching and shoring certification
• Poly Welding Certification

Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment for individuals working, visiting or conducting business at Council workplaces and is transitioning to a Smoke Free Workplace.

Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles.