Plumber

Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Water

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)

Salary Range: Base Salary $92,512 per annum + super, with the potential to earn up to an additional $2,100 through applicable allowances, plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary

Location: Garbutt Operations Centre

Applications close 11:45pm, Wednesday 9 September 2026

Townsville City Council is committed to providing safe, reliable and cost-effective water services to the Townsville community. We understand how important our water is and is striving to preserve this precious resource whilst still allowing residents to use water when they need it. As a city we need to use our water wisely to ensure Townsville’s water supply is secure now and into the future.

We’re looking for an experienced Plumber to help lead day-to-day maintenance across our regional water network. In this role, you’ll be the on-site point of contact organising access, permits and safety, guiding staff and contractors, and making sure work is carried out to council standards.

You’ll jump in on leaks, breakages and planned works to keep services running smoothly for our community, while also managing equipment, stock and the necessary reporting. If you’re someone who can balance hands-on work with coordinating people and keeping things compliant, you’ll fit right in at council.

This role is required to participate in the on-call roster and overtime arrangements as required, to resolve out of hours operational issues or emergency works including disaster management. The on-call roster is generally 1 week in every 8 weeks. 

Qualifications and Experience

There are certain qualifications that are required and others than can be obtained upon commencement and these include:

Mandatory

• Trade qualification in Plumbing with experience in water reticulation.
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD)
• Current "C" class driver’s licence with the ability to obtain an "MR" class drivers licence.

Desirable

• Traffic Management Implementation course accredited.
• Competent person with experience in Confined Space Entry.
• Traffic Management Implementation course accredited.
• Successfully completed training to supervise asbestos removal and have suitable experience in removal of asbestos piping.
• Ability to work as part of a team of employees to ensure that interruptions to water supply to Council customers is averted or rectified quickly and efficiently.
• Well-developed supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong community and customer relations skills.
• Strong understanding of Workplace Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-discrimination and privacy obligations, and QLD Local Government Act.
• Significant relevant knowledge and demonstrable experience in maintenance planning, scheduling and execution.

For further information review the Position Description. 

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Uniforms, tools and PPE provided
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person:     Damien

Contact Email:       ••••@townsville.qld.gov.au

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For further information review the Position Description. 

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact ••••@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 •••• •004 for a confidential discussion.