Plumber Emerald (10507)
Job No:
CHR826
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: Infrastructure and Utilities
Salary: Stream C Award BT3: $91,669.99 package per annum + Super + $5k Attraction allowance + overtime + on-call allowances
Central Highlands Regional Council is currently looking for a trade qualified plumber to join the dynamic network team based in Emerald.
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:
- Leading and developing a small team whilst coordinating daily plumbing activities for planned and responsive maintenance
- Work with the Supervisor Networks to assist in the preparation of upcoming works
- Undertake regular inspection of water and wastewater systems and correct defects
- Responding to public enquiries in relation to plumbing related issues
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Significant field experience in a similar or related leadership role
- Sound knowledge of water and wastewater network management, planned and responsive maintenance activities
- A proactive and results drive approach to tasks
- QBCC Plumbers and Drainers licence
- Current Queensland Manual 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 attraction allowance and a $5k retention payment upon successful completion of probation.
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
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- 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
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 Assessment
- 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: Sunday 24th November 2024 at 5pm.
Please note: Applicants may be contacted and progressed through the recruitment prior to closing date.