Closing date: 30/06/2026 10:30 PM E. Australia Standard Time
Location: Roma
Compensation: Fortnightly payment. Annual salary AUD $69,000.00 - $90,000.00
Employment type: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
About Maranoa Regional Council:
Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one strong connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.
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Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?
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Multiple Permanent, Full-time Positions (38 hours per week)
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Stream C Level BT3 - $69,084.15 per annum
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Earn up to $90,000 with penalty rates and allowances
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Maranoa locality allowance $72.00 per fortnight
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Work a 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.
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Access Long service leave after seven (7) years
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Five weeks of annual leave annually
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Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, twenty weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
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Three weeks sick leave annually
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Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
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Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
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Discounted Gym Memberships at PCYC and Snap Fitness
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Discounted Health Insurance through Bupa
About the position:
To contribute to water, sewerage and gas maintenance, construction, and compliance activities to ensure the provision of a safe, reliable and sustainable utilities network for the community and Council infrastructure and facilities.
This position will be focused on the Roma area, and will provide trade support to other towns, as required.
Key Responsibilities
Plumbing Operations
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Construct / maintain water, sewerage and gas reticulation networks and facilities of Council to agreed service level standards and design specifications including:
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Construction and maintenance of water mains and services
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Installation and maintenance of water meters
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Construction and maintenance of sewer mains, jump ups, manholes and associated fittings
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Cleaning of blocked drains and sewers
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Construction and maintenance of natural gas reticulation and domestic/commercial services and associated equipment
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Provide facility maintenance support for Council’s assets e.g. administration buildings, swimming pools, depots etc.
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Provide technical advice related to plumbing matters to Council’s internal and external stakeholders.
Investigations and Compliance
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Undertake Council’s water, sewerage and gas regulatory functions in a manner which reflects a customer service orientation.
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Provide advice in respect to legislative and regulatory requirements, policies, and Local Laws.
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Undertake investigations and administer compliance actions with the provisions of Council’s Local Laws, including the issue of related infringement notices in accordance with legislation and delegations.
Plant Operation
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Safely operate and maintain Council’s plant and equipment as per the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and Council’s policies and procedures.
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Maintain plant records as per Council’s Integrated Maranoa Management System (IMMS) and plant management policies and procedures.
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Undertake required servicing and maintenance for plant, equipment and machinery to ensure optimal capacity and efficiency levels and to avoid unscheduled operational downtime.
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the attached Position Description, which provides the detailed responsibilities and required skills, experience and qualifications.
How to Apply:
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Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position.
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Current resume (CV).
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Address the questions presented in the application form.
Additional Information
MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.
The preferred candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
For more information:
Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au
Telephone: 1300 007 662
Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
