Plumber

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $22.6 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and  passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced plumber to join our Building Construction and Maintenance team on a term contract, full-time basis for up to 5 years. You will be a part of a team with over 200 qualified tradespeople across multiple disciplines in Council who work towards delivering projects and maintaining our assets.

You will be responsible for plumbing and drainage maintenance of approximately 500 buildings owned by us which includes commercial, industrial and domestic infrastructure. An ideal candidate will provide advice, instructions and supervise the training of apprentice plumbers. TMV accreditation and experience in black flow and roof plumbing would be highly regarded.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Minimum qualification for this position is a trade certificate
• Completion of a 4-year plumbing apprenticeship
• Current class C driver's licence.

Desirable:

• Post Trade or Advanced Certificate in a related area
• Plumbers Licence
• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,316.09 per week
• 38-hour working week
• Rostered day off (RDO) every fortnight
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety
 

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging-out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Closing date:           Friday 6 December 2024, 11.59 pm   

Contact officer:       Mark Debono on 9839 6276

Internal ref:              BCC213 - Term contract