Which Plumbing Path Will You Choose? Discover the Opportunities That Await!
Plumber – Multiple Positions Available
Requisition Number: 215 / 184 / 212
Salary: $71,142.53 per annum (Plus Super, allowances, overtime, and penalties, where applicable).
Position Type: Permanent/Temporary (Full-time)
Location: Various locations (Cairns region)
Application Close Date: Open-ended (Applications will be held for 12 months. Interviews will occur upon suitable application.)
Your Next Big Opportunity:
Join our team of skilled and passionate plumbers! With the growing demand for water conservation, innovative plumbing solutions are more crucial than ever. Lead the way in this exciting field, ensuring efficient water usage and sustainability for generations to come. Use your expertise to make a significant impact on your community and the environment.
Available Roles:
- Water Reticulation Plumber: Work under the direction of our Team Leaders to install and maintain all aspects of our water reticulation network. Ensure customer complaints are addressed in accordance with the high service standards set by Cairns Infrastructure and Assets.
- Smart Water Meter Plumber: Be part of an innovative initiative as we replace mechanical water meters with state-of-the-art smart meters across the Cairns region. Help residents detect hidden leaks early, minimize water wastage, and take control of their water usage.
- Facilities Management Plumber: Use your specialist trade skills and experience to support the installation, replacement, and maintenance of Council’s plumbing infrastructure, maintaining and operating over 336 building and facility sites across the Cairns Region. As a Facilities Management Plumber, you’ll work on all aspects of plumbing and drainage, providing an essential service to the community.
- Parks Plumber: Enhance the beautiful parks and outdoor spaces in our Cairns community by installing and maintaining all aspects of general plumbing of City Venues assets. Install and maintain Parks Plumbing assets such as irrigation, bubblers, taps, and outdoor showers throughout the Cairns Region.
Why Join Us?
Cairns Regional Council delivers essential water services to over 160,000 customers. Our water assets include:
- 1 dam
- 9 river intakes
- 2 treatment plants
- 68 reservoirs
- 49 water pump stations
- 6 wastewater treatment plants
- 180 wastewater pump stations
- 23,611 manholes
- 3,300 km of pipes
Please visit our Works in progress page for a list of current exciting water projects.
Apply Now!
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a splash in your career. If you’re ready to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become the plumbing hero you were born to be!
Benefits We Offer:
- Achieve work/life balance with flexible working arrangements
- 9-day fortnight
- Fitness Passport - subsidized health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
- Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
- 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 through the 'Apply' button and include a resume outlining previous academic and work experience and relevant qualifications and licenses.
For further information about these roles, please download the Position Description, which includes the Key Duties and Responsibilities.
Council’s Recruitment Team:
