Plumber (Magnetic Island)

• Permanent Full Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
• Trade qualification in Plumbing and Drainage or Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (or equivalent)
• BT2 (BT2LAA) ($79,527 per annum + superannuation) 

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About the Role

This role will work from Magnetic Island and it would be a requirement to live on Magnetic Island due to the ability to be on the on-call roster. Accommodation costs are not covered by council.

The role is required to:

• Coordinate site access, permits, safety and statutory permissions to perform maintenance activities.
• Supervise staff and contractors to ensure that licence, legislative, environmental, operational plan and quality requirements are met.
• Conduct on site coordination of major maintenance/breakdown and planned works to minimise costs associated with breakdowns, ensure effective maintenance of assets, reduce operational down time, and reduce reactive maintenance requirements.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance activities on water and wastewater assets.

This role is required to participate in the on-call roster and overtime arrangements as required, to resolve out of hours operational issues or emergency works including disaster management.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

Mandatory

• Current “C” class driver’s licence with ability to obtain "MR" class drivers licence
• Trade qualification in Plumbing and Drainage or Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (or equivalent)
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD)
• Detailed knowledge of plumbing and pipeline systems, materials and fittings
• Extensive knowledge of maintenance and installation techniques for water services and mains

Desirable

• Vac Unit Operation trained with Certificate (2 year refresher through Council required)
• Traffic Management ticket
• Competent person with experience in Confined Space Entry
• Experience, ability and willingness to work across all areas of the water industry, including but not limited to water, wastewater, sampling
• Ability to analyse difficult operational situations and to implement workable solutions
• Knowledge of mapping systems, GIS and mobile computing systems and ability to be able to read and interpret drawings
• Knowledge of theory and application of Australian Drinking Water Guidelines as they apply to water reticulation systems
• Significant relevant knowledge and demonstrable experience in maintenance planning, scheduling and execution.

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

For further information review the Position Description. 

What We Offer

• 17.5% annual leave loading 
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga 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.

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 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.

Attachments:
- N00649, N00650_Magnetic Island Plumber_Updated Template_12122024_PD.pdf