Plumber (10192) - Short Term Contract
Job No:
CHR626
Location:
Blackwater
Work Type: Full Time 3 Month Contract
Location: Emerald
Department: Infrastructure and Utilities
Salary: Stream C Award BT3: $104,275 package per annum + overtime + on-call allowances + housing
Are you an experienced plumber looking for a short term contract?
Due to unexpected leave arrangements, Central Highlands Regional Council is currently looking for a trade qualified plumber to join the dedicated networks team on a 3 month contract.
In this role you will use your existing trade skills and knowledge to lead a small team to proactively maintain Council’s water and wastewater infrastructure to minimise interruptions to critical services across the Central Highlands region.
Based in Emerald you will support the networks team by:
- Coordinating the daily plumbing activities for planned and responsive maintenance work
- Undertaking regular inspections of water and wastewater systems to correct any defects
- Responding to public enquiries on plumbing related issues
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Experience within a council environment
- A proactive and results drive approach to tasks
- QBCC Plumbers and Drainers licence
- Current Queensland Drivers licence
- General Construction White Card
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Infrastructure and Utilities team, then we’d like to hear from you!
This position will also require you to be part of an on call roster with applicable allowances and overtime rates. The salary package comprises of base salary $86,699.99 + $5K retention allowance + 13.75% super per annum. Fully subsidised housing will be offered to the successful applicant for the period of this contract. We also welcome secondment opportunities from other councils.
If you are interested in joining us on a short-term contract basis, then we’d like to hear from you! This could be your opportunity to determine if life in the Central Highlands is an option you’d like to consider more permanently
Working for Central Highlands Region has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits for full time employees include:
- A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
- Opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight
- Annual uniform allocation and PPE supplied
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accommodation provided for duration of contract
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position.
Applications who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting assessment.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Medical and functional assessment including drug and alcohol testing
- Reference and Qualification checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Monday 08 April 2024 @ 8am.
Please note: Applicants may be contacted and progressed through the recruitment prior to closing date.