Plumber/Drainer

Job No: BDBRC1142
Location: Bundaberg

$73,614 per annum + super + benefits
Full-Time Permanent
Water Services, Infrastructure Services
Bundaberg Region 

About Us

Are you ready to join our team and build Australia's best regional community?  

Here at Bundaberg Regional Council, our vision is bold but simple, to build Australia’s best regional community. In order to achieve this, we’ve created a culture that’s centered on our core values. To be a Council that is customer-focused, respectful and prides itself on teamwork, diversity, sustainability, and innovation. 

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create. 

About The Opportunity

Your role as a Plumber/Drainer is to be part of a multi-disciplined team, applying high precision trade skills to perform new works, maintenance and repair work to Water Services facilities and reticulation infrastructure and Council's buildings. 

In this role, you will operate, maintain and construct works associated with Water Services' infrastructure, treatment facilities, sewerage collection, water distribution systems and other Council facilities, including (but not limited to) all network and network related assets, including water property services and sewer connect points, confined space entry and live sewer work, CCTV and condition assessment of pipeline assets. 

About You

  • Current Queensland Plumbers Licence or Plumbers/Drainers Licence (mandatory)
  • Current class 'MR' drivers licence or willing to obtain
  • Construction Induction (White/Blue Card)
  • Possession of or ability to obtain a variety of tickets including but not limited to confined space, working at heights, Traffic Management Implementation, chemical, electrical and asbestos awareness
  • Sound level of oral and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to work effectively unsupervised and within a team
  • Good computer skills, including the use of computers and industry software
  • Water Industry training relevant to construction and maintenance activities of Water Services will be highly regarded
  • Willing to participate in an on-call roster 
  • Live and uphold the Council's values

What we offer

  • An attractive salary with options for salary sacrifice, up to 12% Superannuation contributions, 17.5% leave loading
  • Regular rostered days off, including regular long weekends
  • Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to enhance your career progression
  • Work within a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance and a friendly and supportive team
  • An all-inclusive and diverse workplace culture where everyone feels valued

The Selection Process

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve.  We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and Pre-employment medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

To apply or find out more about the Position Description or our  Benefits, Rewards and Recognition and our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy visit our Careers with Council webpage.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. 

Thank you for your interest in this position.  We look forward to receiving your application.

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