Plumber

Come and work as a vital member of our Water Reticulation team here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.

The role:

As a Plumber, your daily activities will be associated with water and wastewater reticulation throughout the Mareeba Shire.  This may include maintaining underground utilities, operating mobile plant, live sewer work and working in confined spaces.

The position is required to assist with after-hours work and be part of an on-call support roster for the water and waste section.

What we are looking for:

You will be a qualified plumber with a current Plumber and Drainer licence You will have a working knowledge of water and wastewater reticulation systems and experience complying with WHS and environmental legislative requirements You will have well-developed communication skills and be able to work well in a small team environment including providing training and mentoring support to apprentices within the team You will be able to work successfully and productively on your own and be able to problem solve You will hold a current Queensland MR class licence or be able to obtain one

What we can offer you:

Permanent, full-time position BT Tradesperson Level 1 Base pay of $72,362 per annum comprised of base wage and allowances and an Above Award Payment Plus paid overtime, On Call Allowance and paid call outs where applicable Work/life balance – 9-day fortnight Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to [email protected]

Short cover letter (300 words) Your current resume Completed Employment Application form

Applications close: Tuesday, 11 June 2024    

Contact

Anthony Musso, Supervisor Water Reticulation, on 0409 123 704 during business hours only.

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.