Permanent Full Time opportunities available (9 day fortnight) Trade qualification in Plumbing with experience in water reticulation 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 Townsville City Council is committed to providing safe, reliable and cost-effective water services to the Townsville community. We understand how important our water is and is striving to preserve this precious resource whilst still allowing residents to use water when they need it. As a city we need to use our water wisely to ensure Townsville's water supply is secure now and into the future.
A Plumber within our water team plays a key role in the coordination of major maintenance and breakdowns and planned works on our water infrastructure. You'll coordinate site access, permits, safety and statutory permissions to perform maintenance activities along with providing on-site supervision of staff and contractors to ensure works are carried out in accordance with specifications.
About You There are certain qualifications that are required and others than can be obtained upon commencement and these include:
Mandatory Trade qualification in Plumbing with experience in water reticulation. Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD) Current C Class Driver's Licence. Desirable Traffic Management Implementation course accredited. Competent person with experience in Confined Space Entry. Successfully completed training to supervise asbestos removal and have suitable experience in removal of asbestos piping. Ability to work as part of a team of employees to ensure that interruptions to water supply to Council customers is averted or rectified quickly and efficiently. Well-developed supervisory and leadership skills. Strong community and customer relations skills. Strong understanding of Workplace Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-discrimination and privacy obligations, and QLD Local Government Act. 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. Closing Date: 11.45pm, Wednesday 25 September 2024 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 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!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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