Plumber – Water Network
Are you a qualified and experienced plumber ready to make a difference in your community? Are you wanting to grow your skills and knowledge in the plumbing sector? Mackay Regional Council is seeking motivated and safety-conscious Plumber’s to join our Water Network team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and construction of essential water and sewerage infrastructure, developing your leadership and providing a critical service to the residents and businesses of the Mackay Region.
About the Role
As a Plumber in our Water Network team, you will:
- Perform plumbing duties related to the construction and maintenance of water and sewerage assets.
- Lead or contribute to daily pre-start toolbox talks and implement safety controls.
- Provide guidance and coaching to other employees and contractors.
- Complete all required paperwork and electronic entries for client requests and operational tasks in a timely manner.
- Offer a prompt and professional tradesman like standard and service to all tasked performed.
- Coordinate and direct team members to ensure projects and daily jobs are completed efficiently, safely and in accordance with established quality standards and timelines.
What You will Need
Essential:
- QBCC Licenced Plumber and Drainer.
- QLD “C” Class Driver’s Licence (or interstate equivalent, to be transferred within 3 months).
- General Construction Induction White Card.
- Proven experience in plumbing and drain laying within water supply and sewerage systems.
- Experience supervising small to medium-sized work teams.
Desirable:
- Confined Space Entry certification.
- Traffic Control/Management training.
- MR or HR Class Licence.
- First Aid Certificate.
- Backflow prevention endorsement.
Why work for Mackay Regional Council?
Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government. We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with high quality education and health facilities.
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Specific to your role, Mackay Regional Council can provide:
- Base annual salary of $ 71,821 (Lvl 7, 5 weeks annual leave)- $ 74,894 (Lvl 8, 5 weeks annual leave) plus;
- Attractive hourly/daily allowances
- 24/7 On Call roster, minimum allowance of $4,169.76 per annum (based off a 1 in 4-week cycle).
- Tradesperson allowance of $3,357.64 per annum.
- Leading Hand allowance of $3,395.60 per annum.
- Overtime penalty rates.
- Company vehicle and phone provided.
In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:
- Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
- Flexible work arrangements with a 9 day fortnight roster.
- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
- Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts & fitness passport.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives/Employee Assistance Program.
- Active Social Clubs.
- Annual wage progression
- Supportive work/life balance, home every night.
Want to know more about this role?
View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments.
How to apply:
Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).
After submitting, you will receive an automated confirmation email. Should you not receive this, please ensure you have submitted your application and your email address on your account is correct.
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Having troubles submitting your application?
Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).
***Important information for applicants:
To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.
Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
