Wastewater Maintenance Worker (Labourer)

Townsville City Council; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave

13.5% Superannuation employer contrib.

Uniforms and PPE provided

Salary progression

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Townsville City Council's Infrastructure and Operations team is seeking a Wastewater Maintenance Worker to keep the sewer network safe and reliable. This hands-on role involves maintaining and repairing sewer mains, house connections and pump stations as part of a crew.

You will work outdoors, undertake physical tasks, and contribute to planned and reactive works, including on-call duties. The position offers a 9-day fortnight, generous leave, and extensive council benefits and progression

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, civil, labouring, plumbing or similar field work.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work outdoors and undertake physical work.
• Reliable and able to work as part of a team.
• MR driver’s licence or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and repair of sewer mains, house connections and manholes
• Clear blockages and respond to leaks and overflows
• Support operation and maintenance of pump stations and network assets
• Work as part of a crew delivering planned and reactive works
• Participate in on-call and overtime for emergency response as required

Skills

Experience in construction, civil, lab

Outdoor work ability

Team player

MR driver's licence

Education

Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD)

Confined Space Entry

Hepatitis A/B immunisation (through Council)

Job description

Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Water

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

Salary Range: Base Salary $65,313 per annum + super, plus applicable allowances, overtime and penalty rates, which may increase total annual earnings by $20,000 or more depending on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary.

Location: Garbutt Operations Centre

Application Close: 11:45pm, Monday 2 November 2026

Looking for a hands‑on role working outdoors and making a real impact on essential services?

We are looking for a Wastewater Maintenance Worker to join our team, helping maintain and repair the wastewater network to keep it running safely and reliably. This is a practical, physical role where you will work as part of a crew supporting day‑to‑day maintenance and emergency works.

About The Role

• Assist with maintenance and repair of sewer mains, house connections and manholes
• Clear blockages and respond to leaks and overflows
• Support operation and maintenance of pump stations and network assets
• Work as part of a crew delivering planned and reactive works
• Participate in on-call and overtime for emergency response as required

About You

• Experience in construction, civil, labouring, plumbing or similar field work
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to work outdoors and undertake physical work
• Reliable and able to work as part of a team
• MR driver’s licence or willingness 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.

Why join us?

• 9-day fortnight
• Overtime and allowance opportunities
• Opportunity to develop skills and progress within the team

We are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds and will support the right person to develop the skills required for this 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.

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster 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

Scott (Team Leader)

Contact Email

[e-mail] (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 [e-mail] or phone [phone] for a confidential discussion.