Wastewater Ganger

Townsville City Council; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave加载

3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave

14 weeks paid Parental Leave

Domestic and Family Violence Leave

Uniforms and PPE provided

Annual wage progression

Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer</n

Salary Sacrifice opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Fitness Passport program

Employee Loyalty Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Townsville City Council is seeking a Wastewater Ganger to join our infrastructure team, leading a small crew across the wastewater network to keep it running safely, reliably and efficiently. You will be on the tools while supervising day-to-day works.

This hands-on leadership role offers opportunities to step up into supervision and to develop skills within the team, with a permanent full-time position based at Garbutt Operations Centre.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil, construction, plumbing or wastewater work.
• Ability to lead a crew or step into leadership.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physical tasks.
• MR driver's licence or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small crew delivering maintenance and repair works
• Plan daily tasks, organise materials and equipment
• Carry out and supervise works including pipe repairs, clearing blockages, and manhole maintenance
• Operate and maintain pump stations and associated assets
• Participate in on-call and overtime arrangements for emergency works

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety mindset

Outdoor physical work

MR driver's licence

Education

White Card (30215 QLD)

Confined Space Entry

Immunisation Hepatitis A/B

Job description

Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Water

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)

Salary Range: Base Salary $78,149 per annum + super, plus applicable allowances, overtime and penalty rates, which may increase total annual earnings by $23,500 or more depending on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do notform part of the advertised base salary.

Location: Garbutt Operations Centre

Application Close: 11:45pm, Thursday 8 October 2026

Looking for a hands‑on role leading a small crew and making a real impact on essential services?

We are looking for a Wastewater Ganger to join our team, working across the wastewater network to keep it running safely, reliably and efficiently. This is a practical leadership role where you will be on the tools while supervising a crew and coordinating day‑to‑day works.

We’re open to candidates looking to step up into a leadership role.

About the role

• Lead and support a small crew delivering maintenance and repair works
• Plan daily tasks, organise materials and equipment
• Carry out and supervise works including pipe repairs, clearing blockages, and manhole maintenance
• Operate and maintain pump stations and associated assets
• Participate in on‑call and overtime arrangements for emergency works

About you

• Experience in civil, construction, plumbing or wastewater work
• Ability to lead or step into a leadership role within a crew
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physical tasks
• MR driver’s licence or ability to obtain

Qualifications

• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD)
• Confined Space Entry (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to receive Immunisation against Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B provided through Council.
• 9‑day fortnight
• Overtime and allowance opportunities
• Opportunity to grow and progress within the team

We are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds and will support the right person to develop their skills within the role.

For further information review the Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work‑life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Glen

Contact Email: ***@townsville.qld.gov.au (for position enquiries only)

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact**************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone [phone]*** for a confidential discussion.