Specialist Plumber/Drainer

About the role

Gympie Regional Council is recruiting three full-time permanent Specialist Plumber/Drainers to maintain the water supply and sewerage network for the Gympie region. The work mixes planned maintenance, emergency response, water network repairs, sewer infrastructure maintenance, meter replacements, CCTV inspections and plant operation. The role involves a rotating on-call roster.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and repair water and sewerage infrastructure, including water network repairs, sewer maintenance and meter replacements
• Carry out CCTV inspections and operate plant, vehicles, equipment and tools safely
• Work under limited direction as a leading hand or PIC to help maintain water quality, hygiene, regulatory compliance and public health
• Assist in operating and maintaining the sewerage network with a focus on environmental protection and public safety
• Perform laboring tasks and lodge forms for Notifiable Work as a responsible licensed tradesperson
• Take part in the on-call roster and identify ways to improve work practices

Required profile

• More than 2 years' experience in a similar role within a water industry environment
• Experience doing plumbing and draining work to industry codes, planning work under remote supervision and leading a team
• Physical agility and dexterity for regular laboring duties
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with the public
• Current Plumber/Drainer license, a current MR class or higher driver's license and a Construction Industry White/Blue card

Required skills

• Plumbing and draining tasks in line with industry codes
• Operation of small plant, vehicles, equipment and tools
• Digital devices (smartphones, tablets) for workflow management and reporting

What we offer

• Annual salary from $81,289 plus market loading, on-call allowance and overtime pay for callouts
• Nine-day fortnight, long service leave after seven years and up to 15% superannuation
• Health and well-being programs, fitness passport, salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
• Training, development and access to specialised equipment

Applications must be made through the Council's online application system; unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. The closing date is 29 November 2026.