W&S Network Operations Worker (Licenced Plumber)

• Permanent / Full Time
• Location – Collinsville
• $70,265 - $76,360 per annum (qualified wage)

The Whitsunday Regional Council is situated at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. The region encompasses the 74 tropical Whitsunday Islands, the coastal towns of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour and Bowen along with the rural towns of Proserpine and Collinsville. The Whitsunday region offers a dynamic environment and is perfectly placed to live, work, play and invest.

Your opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available within our Infrastructure Services Directorate for a Water and Sewerage Network Operations Worker (Licensed Plumber). We also welcome applications from apprentices in the final year of their trade qualification.

In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, installation, and construction of plumbing, water, and wastewater infrastructure and assets across the council region.

Our offer to you:

• Work life balance with a 9 day fortnight

• Save more with our salary sacrifice scheme

• Additional Locality Allowance

• Health and Wellbeing Benefits

• Use of company vehicle

Essential

1. MR ‘Manual’ drivers licence (or willing to obtain)
2. Licenced Plumber & Drainer
3. General Construction Card (White card)
4. High Risk licence Forklift (or willing to obtain)
5. Provide First Aid/ CPR (or willing to obtain)
6. Working Safely at Heights (or willing to obtain)
7. Traffic Management Implementation (or willing to obtain)
8. Working in Confined Space and Breathing Apparatus (or willing to obtain)

Desirable

1. Trenching and shoring certification

2. Poly Welding Certification

3. Backflow prevention accreditation

4. Plant machinery Vertification of competency

Apply Now

To view the position description please click on the job attachments tab above. To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button above. For any further information regarding this role, please contact a member of our Human Resources Operations team on (07) 4945 0694.

Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment for individuals working, visiting or conducting business at Council workplaces and is transitioning to a Smoke Free Workplace.

Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles.