Ganger - Wastewater Reticulation Maintenance

Requisition Number: 591

Salary Range: Base rate $61,189.34 per annum + northern district and leading hand allowance (65,489.76 per annum)

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Location: MacNamara Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 6 April 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you looking for a hands-on role that makes a real impact in your community? Join our Wastewater Services Team as a Ganger Wastewater Reticulation Maintenance and help keep our operations running smoothly.

What You Will Do:

As a Ganger Wastewater Reticulation Maintenance, you’ll be responsible for repairing sewer blockages, installing extensions and lateral connections, maintaining wastewater assets, and inspecting manhole integrity. You'll also operate high-pressure water equipment, manage rising main easements, and respond to customer concerns. Your role includes participating in the after-hours callout roster, handling emergency wet weather overflow valves, and assisting supervisory staff in maintaining the sewer reticulation system while identifying maintenance needs and improvements.

What We Are Looking For:

• Secondary education to Year 10.
• A current MR Driver’s License to drive fleet.
• Construction White Card.
• Current confined space accreditation and/or ability and willingness to gain accreditation.
• Previous experience in the maintenance of wastewater reticulation assets.
• Physically fit and willing to work in outdoor environments (you will be required to pass a pre-employment medical)
• Basic Computer Skills
• Good writing skills and an understanding of basic mathematics.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Proven ability to supervise, guide, and motivate a small team effectively.
• Demonstrated reliability and commitment to delivering work to a high standard.
• Strong practical skills in organising resources and solving operational challenges in wastewater reticulation.

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council