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, QLD invites applications for a Water and Wastewater Network Operations Worker (Licensed Plumber). This permanent full‑time role provides essential support to the network operations team, delivering reliable water and sewer services for the Whitsunday region.

You will assist with construction, maintenance, repair, and installation of assets, participate in on‑call rosters, and ensure safe operations in line with Council standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed plumber with experience in water and wastewater networks.
• Certifications in confined space, working at heights, trenching and shoring.
• Poly welding certification and drainage competencies beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction, maintenance and repair of water and sewerage infrastructure.
• Install, maintain and fault‑repair water, wastewater and sewerage assets.
• Inspect mains and service connections for safe, reliable delivery of services.
• Support installation of new water and sewerage infrastructure projects.
• Maintain plumbing infrastructure across the region.
• Respond to emergency callouts and rostered on‑call duties.
• Deliver high‑quality customer service to stakeholders.
• Work safely and in accordance with Council standards and procedures.

Skills

Licensed Plumber

Water/wastewater operations

Customer service

Education

Licenced Plumber

Drainer Certification

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.